Social Media & Content Manager - 1531 - Durban

Bionic Talent; Durban; Remote; ZAR 221,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Bionic Talent is seeking a proactive Social Media & Content Manager to grow the online presence of a U.S.-based personal injury law firm. You will edit short-form video and post across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.

The role requires 2–3+ years managing social media for U.S. clients, proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro, Canva, and excellent English writing. You will work with the lead attorney to craft authentic, culturally relevant content.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years with hands-on experience managing social media accounts and video production for U.S.-based companies.
• Proficiency with modern video editing software (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Canva) optimizing short-form videos (captions, pacing, hooks).
• In-depth understanding of publishing dynamics across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Experience in marketing for law firms or competitive local services is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proactive, self-directed worker capable of identifying technical risks and recommending solutions independently.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into polished Reels, TikToks, Shorts, and feed videos.
• Curate and draft engaging copy tailored to personal vs. professional audiences.
• Schedule and post content across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Manage cross-platform distribution for the firm’s official pages and the lead attorney’s personal accounts.
• Monitor comment sections and messages to conduct light engagement.
• Maintain top-of-mind awareness for the attorney’s personal and professional networks.
• Adapt messaging to feel natural, authentic, and culturally relevant to a U.S. audience.
• Collaborate with the lead attorney to turn raw photos and updates into high-performing posts.

Skills

Social media mgmt

Video editing

US clients

English writing

Content strategy

Tools

CapCut

Premiere Pro

Canva

Job description

About the client:

Our client is a Personal Injury and workers' compensation law firm that focuses on providing a high-touch, personalized experience. They prioritize exceptional customer service and empathy, ensuring every client feels supported from the very first interaction.

About the role:

We are seeking a talented and proactive Social Media & Content Managerr to manage and grow the online presence of a personal injury law firm, as well as the personal brand of their lead attorney. This role requires a creative who can produce engaging content, edit short-form videos, post consistently across multiple platforms, and drive light community engagement while maintaining brand alignment and cultural relevance for a U.S. audience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Edit raw video footage (supplied by the firm/attorney) into polished, high-performing Reels, TikToks, Shorts, and feed videos.

• Curate and draft engaging, context-appropriate copy tailored to specific target audiences (personal vs. professional).

• Schedule and post content consistently across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

• Manage cross-platform distribution for both the law firm’s official pages and the lead attorney’s personal accounts (Facebook & LinkedIn).

• Monitor comment sections and incoming messages to conduct light engagement and foster audience connection.

• Maintain top-of-mind awareness for the attorney's personal network and professional audience.

• Adapt messaging to feel natural, authentic, and culturally relevant to a U.S. audience.

• Work closely with the lead attorney to turn raw photos, personal updates, and firm insights into high-performing social posts.

Who are we looking for?

• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience managing social media accounts and video production for U.S.-based companies.

• Proficiency with modern video editing software (e.g., CapCut, Premiere Pro, Canva) specializing in dynamic, short-form video optimization (captions, pacing, hooks).

• In-depth understanding of publishing dynamics across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.

• Experience in marketing for law firms or other competitive, high-intent local services is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proactive, self-directed worker capable of identifying technical risks and recommending solutions independently.
  

Position: Social Media & Content Managerr

Remote Status: Fully Remote

Preferred Location: No Preference

Working Hours: Standard working hours in EST

Holidays: US Federal Holidays

Salary: USD 1200 - USD 1500

Internal Job ID:1531