Social Media Strategist

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative marketing agency is on the lookout for a talented Social Media Strategist to lead their social media initiatives. This fully remote role offers the chance to create and execute cutting-edge strategies across various platforms, ensuring client satisfaction and campaign success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social media marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire a team. Join a dynamic environment where your creativity and strategic thinking will drive impactful results for diverse clients, helping them enhance their online presence and achieve their business goals.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in social media marketing, preferably in an agency environment.
• Proven track record of managing successful social media campaigns across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement social media strategies tailored to clients’ business goals.
• Oversee the creation and optimization of social media campaigns to drive engagement.

Skills

Social Media Marketing

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Creative Thinking

Tools

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Meta Business Suite

Job description

About Us

We are a dynamic UK-based marketing agency specializing in delivering innovative and results-driven campaigns for our diverse range of clients. We are passionate about helping brands grow their online presence and are seeking a talented Social Media Strategist to lead our social media wing.

Role Overview

As the Social Media Strategist, you will be at the forefront of creating, managing, and executing cutting-edge social media strategies for our clients. You will lead the efforts and work collaboratively with content creators, designers, and clients to ensure campaigns meet and exceed expectations. This is a fully remote role requiring a self-motivated and proactive professional with a deep understanding of social media trends, analytics, and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Design and implement social media strategies tailored to clients’ business goals across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.

• Campaign Management: Oversee the creation, execution, and optimization of social media campaigns to drive engagement, growth, and ROI for clients.

• Content Oversight: Collaborate with content creators to produce high-quality, engaging, and on-brand content for multiple platforms.

• Analytics and Reporting: Use social media analytics tools to track performance, generate insights, and provide actionable recommendations to clients.

• Client Collaboration: Serve as the main point of contact for social media clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.

• Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of social media trends, tools, and platform updates to incorporate innovative approaches into campaigns.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in social media marketing, preferably in an agency environment.

• Proven track record of managing successful social media campaigns across multiple platforms.

• Strong understanding of social media analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.

• Experience in managing client relationships and presenting campaign performance.

• Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and storytelling.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with paid social media campaigns and budget management.

• Knowledge of SEO and its relationship with social media.

• Familiarity with social listening tools and influencer marketing strategies.