Remote Social Media Strategist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive annual salary of ZAR.

Fully remote work environment withflex

Opportunities for professional dev and

Collaborative and supportive virtual 팀

Chance to shape the online brand pres。

Access to modern digital marketing工具

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Social Media Strategist to lead the brand’s online presence across major platforms in South Africa. You will develop innovative strategies, create engaging content, and analyze metrics to drive growth from a distributed team.

In this fully remote role, you’ll collaborate with marketing and design to ensure brand consistency, manage campaigns, and stay ahead of platform trends. A strong portfolio and independent work style are essential.

Formación

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or Strategist, with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
• Excellent knowledge of all major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Demonstrable experience in content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling for social media.
• Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, native platform analytics).
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to social media content.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Creative thinking and a passion for digital storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across key platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) to increase brand awareness, engagement, and website traffic.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging, high-quality content (including text, images, video, and graphics) tailored to each platform and target audience.
• Plan and schedule social media posts using scheduling tools to ensure consistent online presence.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, relevant conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner, fostering a positive community environment.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate insightful reports, and provide recommendations for strategy optimization.
• Stay informed about the latest social media trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation, targeting, and performance optimization.

Conocimientos

Social media strategy

Content creation

Analytics

Copywriting

SEO for social media

Remote work

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field

Herramientas

Hootsuite

Buffer

Sprout Social

Native platform analytics

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Remote Social Media Strategist to spearhead their online presence and community engagement. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, focusing on developing and executing cutting-edge social media strategies that align with our client's brand objectives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social media platforms, a proven ability to create engaging content, and expertise in analyzing social media metrics to drive continuous improvement. You will be at the forefront of shaping our client's digital voice and fostering a strong online community, contributing to their success without the need for physical office presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across key platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) to increase brand awareness, engagement, and website traffic.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging, high-quality content (including text, images, video, and graphics) tailored to each platform and target audience.
• Plan and schedule social media posts using scheduling tools to ensure consistent online presence.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, relevant conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner, fostering a positive community environment.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate insightful reports, and provide recommendations for strategy optimization.
• Stay informed about the latest social media trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation, targeting, and performance optimization.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or Strategist, with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
• Excellent knowledge of all major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Demonstrable experience in content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling for social media.
• Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, native platform analytics).
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to social media content.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Creative thinking and a passion for digital storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and online training.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Chance to shape the online brand presence of a growing company.
• Access to modern digital marketing tools and resources.