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Social Media Manager – Digital Content

Virtustant · South Africa (Remote)
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Posted 2 days ago
CompanyVirtustant
LocationSouth Africa (Remote)
Work modeYes
SourceLinkedin
ListedPosted 2 days ago

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Job Title: Social Media Manager
About The Company
Our Client is a digital content creator with a growing presence on YouTube and other social platforms. They focus on building a trustworthy connection with their audience through quality-driven content and polished media production.
Job Description
Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Social Media Manager to oversee the content pipeline for their YouTube channel and social media platforms. This role involves reviewing and approving video edits, maintaining content quality, and ensuring brand alignment across all posts.
Responsibilities Of The Role
Lead strategy and execution for short-form content across Instagram (Reels, Stories, Feed), TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Use platform analytics and performance data to drive strategic decisions and optimize content for growth
Identify compelling moments from long-form YouTube videos and guide editors to repurpose them into engaging short-form clips
Create image-based content (carousels, quote posts, etc.) using Canva
Perform basic photo editing for social posts and thumbnails
Coordinate with designer on ad creatives and visual brand campaigns
Schedule content using Later and maintain a consistent posting calendar
Maintain a high standard of detail and quality across all platforms—no spelling or formatting errors
Engage with and manage online communities, including course-related Facebook Groups and Discord spaces
Collaborate cross-functionally on promotional efforts involving blogs, newsletters, and affiliate campaigns
Stay informed on social trends, platform algorithm changes, and emerging formats
Required Experience And Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a Social Media Specialist or in a similar professional social media role
Proven success managing and growing Instagram (including Reels and Stories), TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
Strong grasp of short-form video content strategy and audience behavior
Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
Proficiency with Later, Canva, and other relevant content planning tools
Ability to work independently while coordinating with a team of editors, designers, and content leads
Preferred Skills
Previous experience managing YouTube or similar digital content
Basic video editing knowledge (not necessarily hands-on editing)
Familiarity with content management and scheduling tools for social media
Personality
Smart and quick-thinking
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Genuinely cares about the quality and impact of published content
Responsible and dependable with a proactive attitude
Comfortable working under a direct leadership style but with other teams
Software & Tools
Later
Canva
Schedule
9 am to 5 pm PST
Salary And Benefits
Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.
Full-time remote opportunity.
Flexible working hours and paid time off.

Work arrangement
Yes

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