🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-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

Position: Marketing Operations AdminPay Range: $1500 - $2000/moWork Hours:TBD (but will follow US timezone)Work Location: REMOTE

Role Overview

You’ll help run and organize marketing activities for authors and the company—especially across:
* Social media
* Podcasts
* Newsletters
* Website updates
It’s a mix of execution + coordination, meaning you’re not just creating content—you’re making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities

Author Marketing
* Support promotions tied to book milestones (launches, cover reveals, etc.)
* Create and schedule posts about authors and their books
* Handle marketing requests from internal teams
* Keep author data updated in Airtable
Social Media
* Write and schedule posts (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, etc.)
* Manage the content calendar
* Repurpose content (videos, past posts)
* Track performance and engagement
* Create simple visuals using Canva
Podcast Support (Author Hour)
* Help schedule podcast interviews
* Prepare materials for hosts
* Upload episodes (YouTube, Libsyn)
* Manage transcripts and files
* Create short video clips for social media
Newsletters
* Build and send monthly newsletters
* Coordinate content, edits, and approvals
* Schedule distribution
Website & Operations
* Upload new books and blog content
* Handle website updates
* Maintain marketing systems (Airtable, Notion, etc.)
* Track and report weekly performance
Tools You’ll Use
* HubSpot (social scheduling)
* Airtable (data tracking)
* Notion (processes & planning)
* Slack (team communication)
* Canva (design)
* Opus Clip (video editing)
* Libsyn, YouTube (podcast distribution)
* AI tools like Claude
Qualifications
* 2–4 years of experience in marketing, content coordination, or marketing operations roles
* Strong organizational and workflow management skills
* Excellent written communication skills, especially for social media content
* Experience using CRM or marketing tools (e.g., HubSpot or similar platforms)
* Proficiency working across multiple tools (e.g., Airtable, Notion, Slack, Google Drive)
* Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, task-driven environment
* Proactive and responsive, with the ability to handle ad hoc requests
* Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude or similar) to improve productivity and workflows
Nice to have
* Basic design skills (e.g., Canva)
* Experience with content repurposing (e.g., turning video into social clips)
* Interest in publishing, books, or author marketing

Tips for South African Applicants

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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

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.

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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 620 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →