Social Media Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager for a fully remote role. You will lead online community engagement, develop and execute social media strategies, and drive brand presence across multiple platforms.

The role requires proven experience, success in growing engagement, and strong copywriting and content creation skills. You will collaborate with marketing and design teams and work independently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or similar role.
• Demonstrable success in growing social media followings and engagement.
• Excellent knowledge of major platforms and best practices.
• Strong copywriting and visual content creation skills.
• Experience with social media management tools and analytics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills for a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust social media strategy aligned with marketing goals and brand voice.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Monitor channels for trends, feedback, and competitor activity.
• Engage with the online community, respond to comments and messages promptly.
• Analyze performance metrics and report insights to inform future strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Social media strategy

Community management

Copywriting

Content creation

Analytics

Remote work

Team collaboration

Hootsuite

Buffer

Social media analytics

Tools

Hootsuite

Buffer

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead their online community engagement and brand presence. This fully remote role is perfect for an individual passionate about social media trends, community building, and creating captivating content. You will be responsible for developing and executing social media strategies across various platforms to increase brand awareness, drive website traffic, and foster meaningful audience interactions. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills, thriving in an independent, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust social media strategy to align with marketing goals and brand voice.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content (text, images, video) for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity.
• Engage with the online community, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster positive relationships.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and report on key insights to inform future strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager or in a similar social media marketing role.
• Demonstrable success in growing social media followings and engagement.
• Excellent knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Strong copywriting and visual content creation skills.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, crucial for a remote position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative virtual team environment that encourages innovation.