Growth Marketing and Social Media Manager
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role: Growth Marketing and Social Media ManagerLocation: South Africa, Latin America, PhilippinesWorking Hours: Monday-Friday, 40hrs/week in US business hoursTarget Start Date:ASAP (Urgent Hiring)The final offer is at the client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.About the Company: A family-owned entertainment center located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Established in 1988, the park provides a safe, clean, and modern facility designed for all ages, featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor activitiesAbout the Role: We are hiring a creative, data-driven Growth Marketing & Social Media Manager to lead both organic community engagement and paid performance advertising. This role is responsible for positioning the leading community entertainment hub in Murfreesboro, TN, with a primary objective of driving weekday foot traffic and overall brand awareness. You will collaborate with on-site staff to gather raw video/photo content, edit engaging short-form media, and manage end-to-end paid ad campaigns across Meta platforms.Key Responsibilities:
* Paid Performance Marketing: Plan, set up, and optimize paid ad campaigns in Meta (Facebook & Instagram Ads Manager) to drive foot traffic, promote seasonal events, and increase weekday bookings.
* Organic Content & Social Media: Manage day-to-day operations across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Develop content calendars, write localized copy, design graphic assets, and maintain a consistent posting schedule
* Content Operations & Remote Coordination: Direct on-site team members to capture raw video/photo footage. Edit short-form video content (Reels/TikToks) and build a robust content backlog
* Community Engagement: Engage actively with local community pages, parents' groups, local influencers, and regional meme pages to build brand affinity and drive organic viral reach.
* Performance Tracking: Monitor campaign ROAS, cost-per-click, engagement rates, and foot-traffic trends to continually refine marketing tactics.
Qualifications & Skills:
* 3+ years of experience in a dual role covering both organic social media management and paid performance ads (Meta Ads Manager)
* Demonstrated capability in short-form video editing (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva, etc.) suited for Instagram Reels and TikTok
* Strong understanding of hyper-local marketing, community engagement, and consumer psychology for local businesses/venues.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with an eye for trends, humor, and localized branding.
* Self-starter mentality capable of managing a remote content pipeline and collaborating asynchronously with on-site staff.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1644 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →