Marketing( & Operations) Associate
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
Marketing( & Operations) Associate
Working Hours :9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific time strictly
Holiday :US/Canadian/TBD Holiday
Salary Range: 1,200 - 1,500 USD per monthSourcing Location:LATAM, SA
About the Company
We are a media company focused on clothing in the denim and heritage space. We encourage our readers to own fewer and better things through educational articles exploring the history, values, and construction methods of how clothing is made.
Overview of the positionWe are seeking an Operations and Marketing Associate to support various tasks in our remote environment to support our site and operations management as well as audience growth.Duties will include but are not limited to:
● Drafting and scheduling social media posts
● SEO implementation
● Pulling Google Analytics 4 reports and drafting recommendations
● Serving as the point of contact for a variety of campaign partners
● Tracking ads in Google Ad Manager and Meta Business Suite
● Organizing and running client meetings
● Formatting and scheduling our daily newsletter
● Collecting and analyzing campaign data for our advertising clients
● Drafting, sending, and following up on invoices
● Customer service and inventory management for our small webstore
● Project management including running sweepstakes giveaways
● Coordinating advertising campaigns across different teams and team members
● Generating and executing ideas to increase our email newsletter subscribers
and overall audience development
* Additional responsibilities will be assigned as the successful candidate acclimates to the role.
Additional responsibilities will be assigned as the successful candidate acclimates to the role.
Tools
● Google Docs/sheets/gmail
● Beehiiv (email newsletter cms)
● Shopify
● Getsitecontrol
● Meta Business Suite
● Slack
● Wordpress
● Google Ad Manager
● Google Analytics 4
● Monday.com
Qualifications
● Proven track record managing media advertising campaigns with Google Ad Manager and projects with Monday.com.
● Deep experience in email newsletter marketing, particularly growing subscribers
● Familiarity with website management around SEO management
● Proven experience working effectively in a remote environment.
● Strong proficiency in communicating with external clients, including conveying complex information clearly and diplomatically.
● Familiarity with Slack and Google productivity tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
● Prior experience in an operational role performing recurring administrative tasks.
● Fluent English proficiency in both oral and written communication.
● Problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
● Extreme attention to detail and organizational abilities.
● Understanding of client expectations and the importance of maintaining positive client relationships.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter explaining why they would be a good fit for the position and include their favorite color.
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 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →