Social Media Manager - PR

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health insurance coverage

Online industry workshops

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Social Media Manager to spearhead the company's online presence and engagement strategies. This fully remote role focuses on amplifying brand voice across major platforms, building communities, and driving meaningful interactions that foster loyalty and awareness.

Based in the North West region, you will work independently from any location to influence the public perception of our client in Klerksdorp and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing social media platforms for brands or organizations, with a portfolio demonstrating success.
• Excellent understanding of social media KPIs, analytics tools, and best practices.
• Strong creative skills in content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in social media management and scheduling tools.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies that align with PR and marketing objectives.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging, high-quality content (text, image, video) for various social media channels.
• Monitor social media trends, conversations, and competitor activity, providing actionable insights.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages, and foster a positive online community environment.
• Analyze social media performance metrics and report on campaign effectiveness to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the PR team to ensure consistent brand messaging and timely response to relevant news or events.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics & KPIs

Copywriting

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and innovative Social Media Manager to spearhead their online presence and engagement strategies, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is central to amplifying our client's brand voice and public relations messages across all major social platforms. You will be responsible for creating captivating content, managing online communities, and driving meaningful interactions that build brand loyalty and awareness. This is a fantastic opportunity for a digitally savvy professional to make a significant impact within the North West region's media landscape, working independently from any location. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven flair for creating viral content and fostering online communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies that align with PR and marketing objectives.


• Create, curate, and schedule engaging, high-quality content (text, image, video) for various social media channels.


• Monitor social media trends, conversations, and competitor activity, providing actionable insights.


• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages, and foster a positive online community environment.


• Analyze social media performance metrics and report on campaign effectiveness to stakeholders.


• Collaborate with the PR team to ensure consistent brand messaging and timely response to relevant news or events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.


• 3+ years of experience managing social media platforms for brands or organizations, with a portfolio demonstrating success.


• Excellent understanding of social media KPIs, analytics tools, and best practices.


• Strong creative skills in content creation, copywriting, and visual storytelling.


• Proficiency in social media management and scheduling tools.


• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility in working hours.


• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.


• Opportunities for skill enhancement and attending online industry workshops.


• Directly influence the online reputation and engagement for our client in Klerksdorp and beyond.