Social Media Manager & Content Strategist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Brand voice leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Social Media Manager & Content Strategist to lead our online presence from a remote location. You will develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy, create engaging content, and drive community growth across platforms.

Responsibilities include analyzing performance, collaborating with marketing and product teams, and delivering regular insights while maintaining brand voice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in social media management and content strategy.
• Proven ability to create engaging, shareable content.
• Strong knowledge of social media analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms.
• Create, curate, and manage high-quality content (text, images, video).
• Monitor trends and apply insights to boost engagement.
• Engage with followers and foster community interaction.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide regular insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, and product teams to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Content strategy

Social media management

Analytics

SEO for social

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and results-driven Social Media Manager & Content Strategist to lead their online presence from anywhere. This fully remote position requires a deep understanding of social media platforms, content creation, and audience engagement strategies. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a cutting-edge social media strategy that enhances brand visibility, drives traffic, and fosters a strong online community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned digital storyteller to shape brand narratives and achieve significant marketing objectives in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across all relevant platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Create, curate, and manage compelling and high-quality content, including text, images, and video.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications, and apply that knowledge to increase engagement.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages promptly, and foster community interaction.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and provide regular reports on key insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and support campaign objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in social media management and content strategy, preferably in a remote setting.
• Proven ability to create engaging and shareable content for diverse audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of social media analytics tools and reporting.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual communication skills.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they relate to social media content.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to be a key player in defining a brand's digital voice and strategy.