Social Media Manager (TOD) (Remote SA)

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing agency is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead multi-platform social strategy and drive engagement. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in social media leadership, with a proven record in scaling brands and a deep understanding of platform algorithms. This remote role offers an opportunity to shape brand storytelling and impact measurable revenue through innovative strategies.

Qualifications

• 7 years in senior social media leadership roles, ideally in global or US-facing digital agencies.
• Proven record of scaling brands through strategic social storytelling and measurable audience growth.
• Deep understanding of platform algorithms, engagement models and social-to-sales conversion tactics.
• Exceptional creative direction and video content production capabilities.
• Strong analytics and attribution experience across Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube and GA4.
• Confident leader with experience managing or mentoring creative teams.
• Highly collaborative, proactive and motivated to perform at the top of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end social strategy across multiple platforms.
• Oversee creative direction and production of engaging content.
• Build systems that translate social visibility into conversions and revenue impact.
• Collaborate with SEO and content teams to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Establish and own social performance frameworks and reporting.
• Mentor junior creators and manage a global creative network.
• Experiment with AI-powered tools for enhanced content performance.
• Act as the voice of the company driving engagement and brand loyalty.
• Report insights and recommendations for continuous growth to leadership.

Skills

Marketing

Google Analytics

Photography

Facebook Advertising

Hootsuite

Social Listening

Content Development

SEO

Adobe Photoshop

Social Media Management

Copywriting

Content Management

Job description

Senior Social Media Manager (World-Class Cross-Channel Expert)

About Our Client

Our client is a global marketing agency driving growth for dental groups and DSOs through data creativity and innovation. The agency is scaling its AI‑led omnipresence strategist program that unifies SEO content and social channels to convert visibility into measurable revenue. The company is selective by design seeking only the best in the world: performance‑oriented professionals with deep expertise, creativity and a proven track record of building results‑driven social ecosystems.

Role Overview

This is a senior high‑visibility position for a world‑class social media strategist. The Senior Social Media Manager will own the company’s multi‑platform storytelling shaping how clients build presence, authority and trust online. The ideal candidate is not just a content creator but a strategist who has scaled brands driven engagement that converts and understands how to turn social visibility into real business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end social strategy across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and emerging platforms
• Oversee creative direction and production of scroll‑stopping content including short‑form video reels and campaigns
• Build systems that translate social visibility into conversions, inquiries and measurable revenue impact
• Collaborate closely with SEO and content teams to ensure all messaging is data‑driven and cohesive
• Establish and own social performance frameworks: KPIs, dashboards, attribution, tracking and reporting
• Mentor junior creators and manage a global creative network to maintain consistent quality and tone
• Experiment with AI‑powered tools to enhance content ideation performance and efficiency
• Act as the voice of the company and its clients driving engagement and brand loyalty through authentic storytelling
• Report directly to executive leadership with insights, analytics and recommendations for continuous growth

Ideal Profile

• 7 years in senior social media leadership roles, ideally in global or US‑facing digital agencies
• Proven record of scaling brands through strategic social storytelling and measurable audience growth
• Deep understanding of platform algorithms, engagement models and social‑to‑sales conversion tactics
• Exceptional creative direction and video content production capabilities
• Strong analytics and attribution experience across Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube and GA4
• Confident leader with experience managing or mentoring creative teams
• Highly collaborative, proactive and motivated to perform at the top of the industry

Key Skills

• Marketing
• Google Analytics
• Photography
• Facebook Advertising
• Hootsuite
• Social Listening
• Content Development
• SEO
• Adobe Photoshop
• Social Media Management
• Copywriting
• Content Management

Employment Type: Remote

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1