Social Media Content Manager

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a hands-on Content Manager to oversee video content production across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should have a marketing background, strong project management skills, and a passion for growing brands online. Responsibilities include managing a video editor, creating engaging content, and engaging with the community. This fast-paced role requires adaptability and a proactive approach to content production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in marketing.
• Ability to manage video content production effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule content across multiple platforms.
• Engage with the community and respond to comments.
• Provide feedback to the video editor and manage video content flow.

Skills

Project Management

Community Engagement

Content Creation

Social Media Marketing

Education

Marketing Background

Tools

Canva

Job description

You will be the hands-on day-to-day implementer and manager for both Fiber Tribe and Agency Acquisitions. This job will manage and schedule approximately 15 pieces of content per week across the two channels with the support of a full time video editor.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Writing the scripts to record for Reels

• Providing feedback on the video direction and quality of the videos. There is a video editor on the team who will edit and produce all of the video content.

• Posting all of the Reels on Instagram per week, approximately 7-10 Reels per week for Agency Acquisitions and 4-5 Reels for Fiber Tribe. This includes:

  • Create engaging thumbnails as needed

  • Add trending music if required

  • Proof the closed captions provided by the video editor

  • Write the caption to go with the Reels

• Scheduling all of the videos across all platforms (Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok)

• Creating carousels and images in Canva (at least 4 per week, per brand)

• Creating folders for tracking inside Canva and develop naming conventions for ease of use

• Researching and posting hashtags

• Creating and sharing Instagram Stories daily

YouTube:

• Uploading the long form videos to YouTube

• Managing the channel and creating playlists

• Creating end cards and linking to other videos

• Managing thumbnail creation with with graphic designer

Managing the video editor:

• Provide direction for look and feel of videos

• Feedback on how to improve the video process

• Manage the flow of video content to and from the video editor

Content tracking:

• Create and update a tracking document for all content for social media

Community engagement

• Respond to comments and DM’s (or flag for response as needed)

• Engage on other social media content for more visibility

You are:

• Someone who loves making results happen and have a passion for growing brands online from scratch

• A person with a background in marketing and 3+ years of experience

• Keen to tackle new projects and looking for a long term commitment to a client

• Quick to learn and can project manage effectively

• An effective manager of other resources (video editor, other team members as needed)

• Someone who can take feedback, and give direction as needed

• Self driven and able to bring new insights and direction to the team

Considerations:

• This is not a cookie-cutter job. The team moves quickly and you need to be able to adapt to changes in plans in timelines

• This job is fast paced and requires you to be willing to turn around content production very quickly.

• You are someone who finds out how to get it done, even when you don't know how yet.