Social Media Manager – Digital Content

Virtustant; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtustant is seeking a Social Media Manager to oversee the content pipeline for their YouTube channel and social platforms. You will review edits, maintain quality, and ensure brand alignment across posts.

You will lead strategy, optimize content with analytics, and coordinate with editors and designers to drive growth and engagement across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in social media roles with proven growth.
• Strong Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts experience.
• Excellent writing and communication with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Later, Canva and content planning tools.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with editors and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution for short-form content across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Use analytics to drive growth and optimize content.
• Identify moments from long-form videos and guide editors to repurpose.
• Create image-based content using Canva.
• Edit photos for posts and thumbnails.
• Coordinate with designers on ad creatives and brand campaigns.
• Schedule content and maintain posting calendar using Later.
• Maintain high quality with no spelling or formatting errors.
• Engage with online communities on Facebook Groups and Discord.
• Collaborate on promotional blogs, newsletters, and affiliate campaigns.
• Stay informed on trends and platform changes.

Skills

Social media strategy

Video content strategy

Writing & grammar

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Tools

Later

Canva

Job description

Job Title: Social Media Manager

About The Company

Our Client is a digital content creator with a growing presence on YouTube and other social platforms. They focus on building a trustworthy connection with their audience through quality-driven content and polished media production.

Job Description

Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Social Media Manager to oversee the content pipeline for their YouTube channel and social media platforms. This role involves reviewing and approving video edits, maintaining content quality, and ensuring brand alignment across all posts.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Lead strategy and execution for short-form content across Instagram (Reels, Stories, Feed), TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Use platform analytics and performance data to drive strategic decisions and optimize content for growth
• Identify compelling moments from long-form YouTube videos and guide editors to repurpose them into engaging short-form clips
• Create image-based content (carousels, quote posts, etc.) using Canva
• Perform basic photo editing for social posts and thumbnails
• Coordinate with designer on ad creatives and visual brand campaigns
• Schedule content using Later and maintain a consistent posting calendar
• Maintain a high standard of detail and quality across all platforms—no spelling or formatting errors
• Engage with and manage online communities, including course-related Facebook Groups and Discord spaces
• Collaborate cross-functionally on promotional efforts involving blogs, newsletters, and affiliate campaigns
• Stay informed on social trends, platform algorithm changes, and emerging formats

Required Experience And Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Social Media Specialist or in a similar professional social media role
• Proven success managing and growing Instagram (including Reels and Stories), TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Strong grasp of short-form video content strategy and audience behavior
• Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency with Later, Canva, and other relevant content planning tools
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with a team of editors, designers, and content leads

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience managing YouTube or similar digital content
• Basic video editing knowledge (not necessarily hands-on editing)
• Familiarity with content management and scheduling tools for social media

Personality

• Smart and quick-thinking
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Genuinely cares about the quality and impact of published content
• Responsible and dependable with a proactive attitude
• Comfortable working under a direct leadership style but with other teams

Software & Tools

• Later
• Canva

Schedule

9 am to 5 pm PST

Salary And Benefits

• Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.
• Full-time remote opportunity.
• Flexible working hours and paid time off.