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Head of Content (Execution-Focused | Social + Growth)

Somewhere

Fully Remote
📍 Remote
🇿🇦 SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. 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

Head of Content (Execution-Focused | Social + Growth)

Location:RemoteType:Full-TimeSchedule:US-facing (EST overlap required)

About the Company

We are a fast-growing technology company building at the intersection of AI, automation, and digital workflows.

Our team moves quickly, values ownership, and prioritizes people who take initiative and execute without needing constant direction. We are now looking to bring on aHead of Contentto own and scale our content and social presence.

The Role

This is ahands-on, execution-first content role— not a high-level strategist sitting above the work.

You will be responsible forpublishing, managing, and growing our content presence across social platforms, while helping shape the voice and consistency of the brand.

This role is ideal for someone who:
* Loves being in the weeds creating and posting content
* Is highly reliable and consistent with output
* Takes ownership and follows through without constant oversight
* Is excited to be part of a fast-moving team

Key Responsibilities

Content Execution & Publishing
* Own day-to-day content posting across platforms (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
* Schedule, publish, and manage content calendars
* Ensure consistent output and brand voice across all channels
* Repurpose existing content into multiple formats (short-form, threads, posts)

Social Media Management
* Manage and grow social accounts with a focus on engagement and consistency
* Monitor comments, messages, and interactions
* Stay on top of trends and adapt content accordingly

Content Operations
* Organize and manage content pipelines and assets
* Coordinate with internal team members for content ideas and inputs
* Ensure deadlines are met and nothing falls through the cracks

Creative & Growth Contribution
* Suggest content ideas, formats, and improvements
* Identify what’s working and double down on high-performing content
* Bring energy, creativity, and initiative to the role

What We’re Looking For

Core Traits (Non-Negotiable)
* Highly reliable and consistent (this is critical)
* Strong sense of ownership and accountability
* Proactive communicator
* Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
* Team player with a positive, “figure it out” mindset

Experience
* 2–5+ years in content creation, social media management, or similar roles
* Experience managing and posting content across multiple platforms
* Familiarity with content scheduling tools and workflows

Skills
* Strong written English (must be clear, natural, and engaging)
* Basic understanding of what performs well on social media
* Ability to repurpose and adapt content across formats
* Organized and comfortable working in fast-paced environments

Nice to Have
* Experience working with startups or tech companies
* Basic design or video editing skills
* Exposure to AI tools for content creation

What Success Looks Like
* Consistent, high-quality content being published daily/weekly
* Strong improvement in engagement and social presence over time
* Reliable execution without missed deadlines
* Becoming a trusted operator within the team

Why This Role
* High ownership and autonomy
* Fast-moving, growth-oriented environment
* Opportunity to directly impact brand and growth
* Work closely with leadership and a highly technical team

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.

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Salary in Context

At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →