Social Media Manager – Remote Staffing

Virtustant; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Payment in USD or local currency

Long-term US-based assignments

Job summary

Virtustant is seeking a Social Media Manager to plan, create and manage client social media campaigns for US-based businesses. This full-time role is remote and aligned with US business hours.

You will manage content calendars across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok, write captions, design simple graphics or short videos, track performance, and stay ahead of trends. 100% remote from your country with USD or local currency payment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing social media for brands or businesses.
• Advanced English (C1 or higher), with strong writing skills.
• Experience with Canva and scheduling tools (Meta Business Suite, Later, Buffer or similar).
• A portfolio of accounts you have managed.
• Creative and organized.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule content calendars across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Write captions and create simple graphics and short videos.
• Engage with followers and answer comments and messages.
• Track performance and report on reach, engagement and growth.
• Keep up with trends and suggest new content ideas.
• Work with designers and the client's team on campaigns.

Skills

Social media management

Content writing

Creative thinking

Organized

Tools

Canva

Meta Business Suite

Later

Buffer

CapCut

Premiere

Job description

Job Title: Social Media Manager

About Virtustant

Virtustant is a remote staffing company that connects talented professionals in Latin America and South Africa with growing US businesses. We recruit, vet and support our team members so they can build long-term remote careers with international clients.

About The Role

Plan, create and manage our clients' social media presence to grow their audience and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule content calendars across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok
• Write captions and create simple graphics and short videos
• Engage with followers and answer comments and messages
• Track performance and report on reach, engagement and growth
• Keep up with trends and suggest new content ideas
• Work with designers and the client's team on campaigns

Requirements

• 2+ years managing social media for brands or businesses
• Advanced English (C1 or higher), with strong writing skills
• Experience with Canva and scheduling tools (Meta Business Suite, Later, Buffer or similar)
• A portfolio of accounts you have managed
• Creative and organized

Nice To Have

• Video editing (CapCut, Premiere or similar)
• Experience running paid social campaigns
• Marketing agency experience

English Level

Advanced (C1 or higher), written and spoken

Schedule

Full time, US business hours

What We Offer

• 100% remote work from your home country
• Long-term positions with US-based companies
• Payment in USD or local currency, according to your preference
• Ongoing support from the Virtustant team