Social Media Manager - Entertainment Brands

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Creative & collaborative team

Direct influence on brand perception

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to elevate our Arts & Entertainment portfolio in Vereeniging. You will design and execute social media strategies across key platforms to grow brand awareness and drive event attendance.

You will craft compelling content, manage posting calendars, monitor trends, respond to comments, and analyze performance with clear reports. The role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities to shape the digital voice of

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Social Media Manager with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent understanding of platforms, best practices, and analytics tools.
• Creative copywriting and visual content creation skills.
• Experience in Arts & Entertainment is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain brand voice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content tailored to each platform.
• Monitor trends, conversations, and engagement opportunities.
• Respond to comments and messages promptly and on-brand.
• Analyze performance and provide regular reports with insights.

Skills

Social media strategy

Community growth

Copywriting

Visual content creation

Analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/ Communications

Tools

Hootsuite / Buffer

Google Analytics

Meta Business Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to elevate the online presence of their diverse Arts & Entertainment portfolio in Vereeniging . This role involves developing and executing engaging social media strategies that build brand awareness, foster community engagement, and drive traffic to events and content. You will be responsible for crafting compelling content, managing social channels, and analyzing performance to optimize reach and impact. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the digital voice of exciting entertainment brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and others.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content (text, images, video) tailored to each platform and audience.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, conversations, and engagement opportunities.
• Respond to comments and messages in a timely and brand-appropriate manner.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and provide regular reports with actionable insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager , with a strong portfolio demonstrating success in growing online communities.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms, best practices, and analytics tools.
• Creative mindset with strong copywriting and visual content creation skills.
• Experience within the Arts & Entertainment industry is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain a consistent brand voice.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to manage social media for high-profile entertainment properties.
• Professional development in social media marketing and digital content strategy.
• A creative and collaborative team environment.
• Direct influence on brand perception and audience connection in Vereeniging .