Social Media Manager

Talent Shore; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 351,000 - 704,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic media platform is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead its digital campaigns focused on decentralised energy. You'll develop a multi-channel strategy, manage content across platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, and engage a community around sustainability issues. This flexible, remote role offers creative freedom and the opportunity to contribute to impactful storytelling in a mission-driven team.

Benefits

Flexible remote role

Creative freedom

Opportunity to contribute to sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media management for advocacy, media, and campaign brands.
• Self-directed, fast-working, able to manage multiple content types.
• Fluent in social trends, platform best practices, and content analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cross-platform social media strategy.
• Manage and create content for various platforms including Instagram and TikTok.
• Grow a community of engaged followers and facilitate online discussions.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Understanding of sustainable energy

Digital marketing

Tools

Content planning tools

Basic design/video tools

Influencer marketing platforms

Job description

An independent media platform focused on off-grid living, decentralised energy, and sustainable lifestyles is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead its digital campaign for small-scale energy solutions in the UK.

The organisation has been active for over two decades, sharing stories, resources, and news from individuals and communities living outside conventional systems. With a focus on energy independence, digital freedom, and environmental awareness, it has built a loyal audience across multiple platforms.

This role will involve planning and executing a multi-channel content strategy to promote awareness of decentralised energy and help build a movement for real change. The ideal candidate will be confident working autonomously, comfortable translating complex topics into accessible content, and able to balance creativity with consistency and speed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cross-platform social media strategy
  

• Manage and create content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Amazon Influencer
  

• Produce and schedule creative content including videos, Reels, carousels, threads, and infographics
  

• Grow a community of engaged followers and facilitate meaningful online discussions
  

• Adapt tone and messaging to fit the organisation’s bold, independent voice
  

• Integrate affiliate links and influencer strategies into content plans
  

• Track platform trends and adjust strategy and output accordingly
  

  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in social media management for advocacy, media, lifestyle, or campaign brands
  

• Strong understanding of sustainable energy, off-grid systems, or decentralised infrastructure
  

• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and compellingly for different platforms
  

• Self-directed, fast-working, and capable of managing multiple content types simultaneously
  

• Fluent in social trends, platform best practices, and content analytics
  

• Experience working with content planning tools, basic design/video tools, or influencer marketing platforms is a plus
  

  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible, remote freelance role with scope to increase hours/responsibility
  

• Creative freedom and strategic ownership over digital output
  

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-led platform with long-standing influence in its niche
  

• Engage in impactful storytelling at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and independence
  

• Work as part of a small, values-driven team with a clear vision for change