SEO & Digital Marketing Manager

Working Nomads; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is seeking a Digital Marketing Manager to lead a team of five. This fully remote role requires expertise in SEO strategy and team management, with a focus on delivering growth for major brands in US entertainment. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, capable of navigating fast-paced environments and managing high-level client interactions.

Benefits

33 days paid leave

High-end laptop

Paid training to further skills

Performance-driven annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end ownership of SEO and hands-on with tools.
• Experience managing a team, including hiring and performance reviews.
• Tech-curious with an aptitude for learning new processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team across SEO, content, and analytics.
• Own SEO strategy end-to-end and ensure best practices.
• Manage budgets and document scalable processes.

Skills

SEO strategy management

Team management

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Tools

SEO tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, SEMrush)

Collaborative workflow tools (e.g., Airtable, FigJam)

Analytics tools

Job description

Role Snapshot

Up to ZAR 600,000 salary on a full time, permanent employment contract. Fully remote working anywhere in South Africa! 33 days paid leave and benefits. Working with globally recognisable brands in US entertainment. High-end, fast computer. All the latest software and productivity tools you'll need.

Ready to lead where creativity, SEO strategy and automation meet? As our Digital Marketing Manager, you'll manage a team of five and own our SEO and other services end‑to‑end, delivering measurable growth for some of the biggest names in US TV & entertainment. You'll shape our service offering, standardise processes, govern the tool stack and budgets, and use AI‑powered workflows to turn insight into impact—on time, on brief, and beyond expectations.

Who You Are

• Meticulously organised with exceptional time management and attention to detail—nothing slips through the cracks.
• A creative problem‑solver who thinks outside the box and prioritises a brilliant client experience, even under pressure.
• Proven end‑to‑end ownership of technical, on‑page and content SEO and hands‑on with common SEO/analytics tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Lighthouse).
• Experience managing people, including hiring, training, 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Pro with collaborative workflow tools (Airtable, FigJam) and quick to master new ones.
• Tech‑curious with an aptitude for learning creative and technical processes—comfortable experimenting with AI to streamline and elevate workflows.
• A clear, confident communicator—concise in writing, credible in the room, and client‑calm under fire.
• A prioritisation pro who delivers to deadlines without compromising quality.
• A self‑starter with a high work ethic, ownership mindset, and follow‑through.

If this sounds like you, you'll thrive here—we value outcomes, curiosity, and a growth mindset as much as experience.

Who We Are

At Storm Ideas, we supercharge the digital presence of some of the biggest names in US TV and entertainment. Since 2008, our international team has delivered bold, forward‑thinking solutions for globally recognised clients.

Embracing Future‑Facing Technology

Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence present exciting opportunities for us and our clients. As the world adapts, we're committed to safely exploring the potential advantages of AI, integrating it thoughtfully into our work where possible, and one day guiding our clients through new possibilities when they're open and ready for them. By tapping into our creativity, expertise, and collaboration, we aim to embrace its potential together. Our vision relies on people who are curious about this technology and excited to take on this challenge!

What You’ll Make Happen

Lead and grow a team of five across SEO, editorial content, digital programming and analytics.

Own SEO strategy end‑to‑end (technical, on‑page, content and measurement) and ensure best practice is embedded across clients' websites.

Be accountable for delivery quality, timelines and client satisfaction.

Own analytics and reporting (KPIs, dashboards, reports, insight cadence).

Evolve and package our services; support proposals and pricing.

Manage budgets and utilisation for our services.

Build and document scalable processes, SOPs and training across the team.

What It's Like to Work Here

Cutting‑Edge Tools & Tech

Work with the latest hardware and software Windows or macOS so you're always set up to succeed.

Ideas Welcome, Always

We don't just say we're open to ideas—we act on them. Your insights can shape how we work across the company.

Fast, Agile, Adaptive

We move like a start‑up but with the backing of a larger team. Quick decisions and a responsive culture are the norm.

Incredible Team, Global Reach

Join an international crew of 175+ passionate, talented people. We hire for skill, drive, and authenticity—just be yourself.

Remote‑First & Flexible

Fully remote within South Africa. The working hours for this role will be 9.30am - 6pm UK time.

BENEFITS

33 days holiday.

High‑end laptop - macOS or Windows!

Top‑of‑the‑range monitors, headphones, keyboard, mouse and gel rests.

Paid training to further your skills.

AFTER 3 MONTHS

Up to 700 (or currency equivalent) to spend on a chair, desk or any other necessary workspace equipment to kit out your home office.

750 (or currency equivalent) budget every two years to choose your own mobile phone + monthly mobile contract paid for.

Enrolment in workplace pension scheme with matched employer contributions.

AFTER 1 YEAR

Performance‑driven annual bonus of up to 100% of monthly salary.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Questions & Task: After reviewing your application, we may send you some questions to answer via a self‑recorded video, along with a short task to test your skills.

Interview: If we think you may be a strong fit, you'll meet with Duncan, our Chief Content Officer, for an interview.

Not sure if you tick every box? Apply anyway; we care more about your potential and mindset than a perfect match.