Social Account Executive

Our client is building South Africa’s boldest new independent media platform and looking for a high-output, hands-onSocial Account Executiveto kick off our content engine. If you live for compelling short-form content, can turn long-form into snackable scroll-stoppers, and thrive in fast-paced, creative environments, let’s talk.

Your Role:

You'll be creating and managing ahigh volume of daily social content(think 50+ posts per day)across Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Facebook, X, and more. You’ll work alongside our production, design, and editing teams to get content out — and make it count.

What You'll Do:

• Repurpose long-form video into short-form, high-impact clips
• Edit reels/shorts using CapCut, Canva, Opus, Descript or similar
• Write sharp, engaging captions that drive views and shares
• Schedule, publish, track and report on performance
• Use AI tools to streamline creation, ideation, and audience building
• Work closely with designers, editors, and producers to keep content flowing
• Stay on top of platform trends and adapt strategy accordingly

Skills You’ll Need:

• Proven experience (portfolio or links required)
• Basic video editing (shorts/reels/tiktoks – native or via editing tools)
• Strong grasp of native platform tools and best practices (Meta, TikTok, YouTube etc.)
• Comfortable with automation tools and process-driven content publishing
• Good copy instincts: you know what gets clicks and shares
• High attention to detail in a high-output environment
• Bonus: Experience with audience building or scaling creator brands

Must-Have:

• Youmustbe able to show a portfolio or work examples
• Beextremely onlineand plugged into social culture
• Be able tomanage content volume at speed
• Thrive in a collaborative, no-BS, purpose-driven team

You’ll Get:

• R18k to R28k/month experience dependent (fixed contract, full-time)
• A front-row seat to one of SA’s fastest-growing new media startups
• The chance to shape a digital media revolution from the ground up
• A creative playground with a driven, sharp-witted team

To Apply:Send your CV, short motivation, andlinks to content/accounts you’ve worked onto:jo@truthreport.co.za