Remote Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,142,000 - 1,958,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Global brand impact

Access to cutting-edge social media工具

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Social Media Strategist to define and execute our global social presence. Lead data-driven strategies, guide content creators, and align initiatives with marketing and business goals from anywhere.

The role requires deep expertise in analytics, platform algorithms, and audience insights, with the ability to work autonomously across distributed teams and remote environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing and executing successful social media strategies, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Proven expertise in social media analytics and reporting, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of all major social media platforms, their algorithms, and audience demographics.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive, long-term social media strategies across all relevant platforms to achieve brand awareness, engagement, and conversion goals.
• Conduct in-depth audience research and competitive analysis to identify key opportunities and platform-specific approaches.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish measurement frameworks to track the success of social media initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance and best practices to content creators, social media managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Stay at the forefront of social media trends, algorithm changes, and new platform features, translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage brand reputation on social media channels.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Social media analytics

Communication

Autonomy

Project management

Remote collaboration

Content strategy

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and analytical Remote Social Media Strategist to define and execute their social media presence on a global scale. This fully remote role requires a deep understanding of social media platforms, audience behavior, and emerging trends to craft effective, data-driven strategies. You will be responsible for setting the overarching direction for social media, guiding content creation, and ensuring all social efforts align with broader marketing and business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned strategist to lead impactful initiatives from anywhere, contributing to a company that values innovation and remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive, long-term social media strategies across all relevant platforms to achieve brand awareness, engagement, and conversion goals.
• Conduct in-depth audience research and competitive analysis to identify key opportunities and platform-specific approaches.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish measurement frameworks to track the success of social media initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance and best practices to content creators, social media managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Stay at the forefront of social media trends, algorithm changes, and new platform features, translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Develop crisis communication plans and manage brand reputation on social media channels.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in developing and executing successful social media strategies, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Proven expertise in social media analytics and reporting, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of all major social media platforms, their algorithms, and audience demographics.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience for a remote role.
• The flexibility and freedom of a fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to shape the social media voice of a growing brand globally.
• Access to cutting-edge social media tools and resources.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.