Social Media & Content Specialist
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
Social Media & Content Specialist
About the Company
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Channel Ownership
* Own day-to-day social strategy execution across primary brand channels, including Instagram and TikTok.
* Produce, edit, and publish dynamic short-form video and visual content, appearing on camera with confidence when required.
* Maintain a consistent content calendar and posting schedule using social media management platforms (e.g., Buffer).
Creator Management & Partnerships
* Lead outreach, onboarding, and monthly deliverable tracking across a growing network of creators, influencers, and brand partners.
* Develop clear, detailed creative briefs for external creators, agency partners, and visual content vendors to ensure brand alignment.
* Support integrated marketing campaigns by combining digital creator strategies with real-world event activations and live content.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
* Experience:2+ years of experience in social media management, content creation, or creator marketing within an agency, in-house brand, or as a freelancer.
* Portfolio:Proven track record demonstrating high-quality short-form video production, editing capabilities, and measurable social growth.
* Platform Mastery:Deep proficiency with Instagram and TikTok, alongside experience using scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Buffer).
* Project Management:Exceptional organizational skills to handle multiple concurrent content workflows and creator partnerships.
Preferred
* Prior experience in consumer packaged goods, fitness, wellness, or performance lifestyle sectors.
* Hands-on familiarity with secondary social platforms, including YouTube, X (Twitter), Pinterest, and Facebook.
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 →