Social Media Manager

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

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Job Title: Social Media Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for campaign launches and engagement monitoring)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Social Media Manager to own strategy, execution, and performance across social channels. This role requires equal parts strategic planner, creative storyteller, and data-driven analyst. The Social Media Manager ensures the brand is visible, engaging, and growing its presence while driving measurable results aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning:

  • Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with overall marketing objectives.
  • Define KPIs (engagement, follower growth, conversions) for each channel.
  • Create and manage a content calendar across LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Content Creation & Publishing:
  • Write, edit, and design posts tailored to each platform.
  • Collaborate with designers, writers, and video editors to produce multimedia content.
  • Ensure posts reflect brand tone, style, and compliance requirements.
  • Schedule and publish content using tools like Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, or HubSpot.
Community Management:
  • Monitor comments, DMs, and mentions daily.
  • Respond to inquiries and escalate customer issues when necessary.
  • Foster community engagement by initiating conversations and amplifying user-generated content.
Campaign Execution:
  • Launch paid and organic campaigns to promote content, events, and product launches.
  • Collaborate with paid media specialists to optimize ad performance.
Analytics & Reporting:
  • Track performance metrics via native platform analytics, Google Analytics, or Sprout Social.
  • Provide weekly/monthly reports on engagement, reach, traffic, and conversions.
  • Recommend optimizations based on data trends and A/B testing results.
Collaboration:
  • Work cross-functionally with marketing, PR, and customer support teams.
  • Provide social insights to influence content, campaigns, and product positioning.
What Makes You a Perfect Fit:
  • Creative storyteller who understands platform nuances.
  • Strong communicator with a finger on the pulse of trends.
  • Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into strategy.
  • Organized multitasker comfortable managing multiple platforms and campaigns.
Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):
  • 2+ years professional experience in social media management.
  • Proficiency with scheduling/analytics tools (Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, HubSpot).
  • Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
  • Familiarity with basic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
Ideal Experience & Skills:
  • Background managing brand accounts in SaaS, e-commerce, or professional services.
  • Experience with influencer partnerships and UGC campaigns.
  • Understanding of paid social advertising platforms.
  • Crisis management experience for brand reputation.
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
A Social Media Manager's day revolves around planning, publishing, and engaging. You will:
  • Start by checking notifications, responding to urgent comments, and reviewing mentions.
  • Create and schedule posts based on the content calendar.
  • Monitor engagement throughout the day, responding to community interactions.
  • Collaborate with creative teams on new campaigns and assets.
  • Analyze previous posts' performance and adjust strategies to improve reach and engagement.
  • End the day updating dashboards and preparing next day's posts and engagement tasks.
In essence: you ensure the brand is visible, engaging, and consistently connecting with its audience.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):
  • Engagement rate growth (likes, shares, comments).
  • Follower/subscriber growth across platforms.
  • Conversion metrics (traffic to site, lead generation from social).
  • Response time and community satisfaction.
  • Campaign ROI from paid/organic initiatives.
Interview Process:
  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Portfolio/Practical Task (e.g., draft a 1-week content calendar with example posts)
  • Client Interview with Marketing Leadership
  • Offer & Background Verification
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1558143
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
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