Remote Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a client to hire a highly creative and strategic Remote Social Media Strategist. You will develop and execute campaigns across all relevant platforms, shape narratives, and drive brand growth from a fully remote setting.

You will monitor trends, analyze performance, and collaborate with marketing teams to maximize engagement and ROI. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in social media strategy, strong copywriting, and a proven remote collaboration track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with brand objectives and target audience insights.
• Create engaging and platform-specific content (text, visuals, video) that resonates with our audience.
• Manage social media calendars, ensuring consistent and timely posting across all channels.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and industry conversations, identifying opportunities for engagement.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights for optimization.
• Foster community engagement by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams on integrated marketing campaigns and content initiatives.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Analytics & reporting

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and strategic Remote Social Media Strategist to develop and execute innovative social media campaigns across all relevant platforms. This fully remote position requires a deep understanding of social media trends, audience engagement, and brand building to enhance our client's online presence and foster a vibrant community. You will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives, identifying new opportunities for engagement, and measuring the impact of social media efforts on overall marketing goals. This role is perfect for an experienced social media expert who thrives in a remote setting and wants to drive significant brand impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with brand objectives and target audience insights.
• Create engaging and platform-specific content (text, visuals, video) that resonates with our audience.
• Manage social media calendars, ensuring consistent and timely posting across all channels.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and industry conversations, identifying opportunities for engagement.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights for optimization.
• Foster community engagement by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams on integrated marketing campaigns and content initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in social media strategy and management, ideally with remote team collaboration.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, algorithms, analytics tools, and emerging trends.
• Exceptional content creation, copywriting, and storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and experience in reporting on social media KPIs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and budget for online courses.Collaborative and innovative virtual team environment.