Social Media Manager (South Africa)

Miami, FL (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize the social strategy end to end across owned channels, aligning product launches, regulatory needs, and creative execution while partnering with product, sales and legal to protect brand and drive growth.

  • Strategy & Planning: Own the social roadmap and governance for cross-functional launches and campaigns.
  • Content & Campaigns: Lead platform-ready content creation and both organic and paid initiatives across Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn as relevant.
  • Partnerships & Analytics: Build creator partnerships and translate performance data into ROI, audience growth and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement an annual social media strategy aligned with brand goals, product launches and regulatory requirements.
  • Content Creation: Produce high-quality, platform-appropriate content (copy, images, video, reels, stories) that educates, engages and converts. Work with design and creative partners as needed.
  • Community Management: Own day-to-day community engagement—respond to comments and messages, moderate conversations, and foster a positive brand community.
  • Campaign Execution: Plan, run and optimise paid and organic campaigns across channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn where appropriate).
  • Analytics & Reporting: Track KPIs, generate regular performance reports and translate insights into actionable recommendations to improve ROI and audience growth.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, sales, customer service and legal teams to align messaging, product launches and customer communications.
  • Influencer & Partner Management: Identify, onboard and manage partnerships with creators and community partners in line with brand and compliance guidelines.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current with social trends, platform features and industry best practices to keep our approach innovative and effective.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in social media management.
  • Proven ability to create engaging content and grow organic and paid social channels.
  • Strong copywriting and visual storytelling skills; experience producing short-form video content.
  • Experience managing paid social campaigns and working with ad platforms, targeting and optimisation practices.
  • Proficient with social management and analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Google Analytics, native platform insights).
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns and content calendars.
  • Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Media or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
  • Full-time | EST hours.
  • Remote (South Africa-based applicants only) — listed here for visibility but not a hard constraint beyond the UI.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development, training and career progression within a growing industry.
  • A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven work environment.
  • Flexible working arrangements and support for work–life balance.
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NewVine Employment Group is a boutique staffing and recruiting agency, proudly serving all Businesses Nationwide. NewVine Employment Group aims to set the new standard in staffing and recruiting. By taking a more personal approach, and understanding the wants and needs, of both, our clients and our candidates, we drastically increase the satisfaction in our service, as well as workplace happiness.

Founded in 2015
Miami, Florida, USA
24 employees (4 in marketing)

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4.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.3%
Direct
37.2%
Referral
5.1%
Social
32.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~24

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (8% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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