Remote Social Media Strategist & Community Manager

Placements24; Graafwater; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge tools

Dynamic virtual team

Location flexibility

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Social Media Strategist & Community Manager to lead our client's online presence from anywhere, in support of an expanding e-commerce brand. Develop holistic strategies, create engaging content, manage interactions across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more, and analyze performance to drive growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in social media, strong copywriting, storytelling, SEO basics, and remote-work discipline to collaborate with a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social media strategy, management, and community building, preferably within e-commerce.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and communication skills with a strong command of brand voice.
• Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, Google Analytics).
• Creative mindset with a strong understanding of visual content creation and storytelling.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote work setting.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they relate to social media.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement a holistic social media strategy aligned with overall marketing and business objectives.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging, high-quality content for diverse social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Plan and execute organic social media campaigns to increase brand awareness, engagement, and website traffic.
• Actively monitor social media channels, responding promptly and professionally to comments, messages, and inquiries, fostering positive community interaction.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate insightful reports, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Identify and engage with key influencers and brand advocates within the online community.
• Stay ahead of emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Collaborate remotely with internal teams to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.
• Develop and manage a content calendar for all social media activities.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement through innovative social media initiatives.

Conocimientos

Social media strategy

Community management

Copywriting

Editing

Analytics tools

Content creation

Storytelling

SEO basics

Influencer engagement

Remote work

Educación

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

Herramientas

Hootsuite

Sprout Social

Buffer

Google Analytics

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking e-commerce entity, is actively seeking a seasoned and creative Remote Social Media Strategist & Community Manager to spearhead their online presence. This fully remote position is ideal for an experienced professional who can independently develop and execute cutting-edge social media strategies that drive engagement, build brand loyalty, and foster vibrant online communities. You will be responsible for defining the brand's voice, creating compelling content, and actively managing interactions across all relevant social platforms. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of social media dynamics, a passion for storytelling, and a proven ability to cultivate meaningful connections with an online audience. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the digital narrative of our client from anywhere, contributing to their growth and success without geographical limitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a holistic social media strategy aligned with overall marketing and business objectives.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging, high-quality content (text, image, video) for diverse social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Plan and execute organic social media campaigns to increase brand awareness, engagement, and website traffic.
• Actively monitor social media channels, responding promptly and professionally to comments, messages, and inquiries, fostering positive community interaction.
• Analyze social media performance metrics, generate insightful reports, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Identify and engage with key influencers and brand advocates within the online community.
• Stay ahead of emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Collaborate remotely with internal teams to ensure brand consistency and campaign alignment.
• Develop and manage a content calendar for all social media activities.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement through innovative social media initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social media strategy, management, and community building, preferably within e-commerce.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Excellent copywriting, editing, and communication skills with a strong command of brand voice.
• Proficiency in using social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, Google Analytics).
• Creative mindset with a strong understanding of visual content creation and storytelling.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote work setting.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they relate to social media.
• Experience in crisis communication and online reputation management is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture online communities.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to shape the social media strategy for a growing e-commerce brand.
• Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge tools.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative virtual team.
• Work from the convenience of your own location.