Social Media Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Social Media role at Huzzle. Remote, South Africa · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Set social strategies across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter for multiple client accounts
- Plan monthly content calendars and oversee graphics, video, photography and copy aligned with client campaigns
- Shape each client's storytelling and voice, then use performance data and social listening to improve results
- Present strategies and findings to clients, managing approvals and workflows through tools such as Loomly
- Guide and mentor social media managers while coordinating creative work with internal teams
What you bring
- At least five years managing social media, preferably in a marketing or creative agency
- A record of building sizable social audiences and increasing engagement
- Advanced ability to create graphics, edit video and write copy
- Experience leading and mentoring teams, managing client work and presenting to clients
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced, client-facing social media lead who can balance hands-on content work with team leadership across multiple accounts. It is a full-time remote independent-contractor role based in South Africa.
From the employer
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.
Role Type: Full-time
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Job Summary
We are hiring a Senior Social Media Manager to lead and scale social media strategy across multiple client accounts. This is a high-impact, client-facing role suited for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and has a proven track record of growing large, engaged audiences.
You will own the end-to-end social media lifecycle-from strategy and content creation to analytics and team leadership—while mentoring a team of Social Media Managers and driving measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter (X)
- Create and oversee high-quality, engaging content (graphics, video, photography, and copywriting) using tools like Adobe Suite and Canva
- Build and manage monthly content calendars aligned with client goals and campaign timelines
- Lead social media storytelling and brand voice development for multiple clients
- Analyze performance metrics and optimize campaigns based on data-driven insights
- Conduct ongoing social listening and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities
- Present strategies, reports, and insights to clients in a clear, compelling manner
- Manage client communications, approvals, and workflows via social media management tools (e.g., Loomly)
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver creative assets and campaigns
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Social Media Managers, fostering a high-performance and creative culture
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in social media management, ideally within a marketing or creative agency
- Proven track record of growing large social media followings and driving engagement
- Strong understanding of internet culture, social trends, and digital audience behavior
- Advanced content creation skills (graphic design, video editing, and copywriting)
- Experience with social media management platforms and content management systems
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring teams
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines
- Experience in B2B marketing and working with cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (client-facing experience required)
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with leadership and stakeholders
Benefits
💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams
🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services
🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network
🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement
💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals