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

Position: Social Media Manager and CopywriterSourcing Location: Open to candidates from SA, LatAm, and PHWork Schedule: 9am-6pm, Mountain USA Timezone, Monday through FridaySalary: Market Related

Social Media Manager

WHO ARE WEWe are a boutique PR and content marketing agency based in Denver, Colorado, seeking a talented and dynamic new team member to help manage social media strategy and execution for several clients. Our unique niche is to strategize and build a social media presence for food halls, restaurants, arts organizations, real estate properties, and similar businesses, mainly in Colorado.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:Plan and manage social media posts for specific clients that help tell their stories and achieve our goals for engagement and reach

RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plan social media feed posts: select or gather photos and videos, write captions, add hashtags, and submit drafts of posts for approval
* Revise content based on feedback from team
* Manage social media content calendar and share weekly updates of same
* Create and share Instagram and Facebook Stories and similar content
* Employ various strategies on social media channels to foster growth and engagement
* Produce monthly report highlighting efforts and results
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Strong writing skills and a good eye for imagery
* Proven knowledge of and skill with Instagram and Facebook
* Familiarity with Canva, Inshot, Dropbox, Google Drive, AirTable, and/or Basecamp preferred
* Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written
* Resourceful, responsible self-starter, with impeccable problem-solving skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build cross-functional relationships
Education and Experience:
* 3+ years applicable experience
* Bachelor’s or Associate Degree preferred /applicable field
* Manage client social media; plan post cadence/calendars; turn provided content into captions/posts; submit for review;
* Previous experience inplanning and copywriting
Education and Experience:
* 3+ years applicable experience
* Bachelor’s or Associate Degree preferred (applicable field
* Manage client social media; plan post cadence/calendars; turn provided content into captions/posts; submit for review; they use Airtable and Basecamp for planning & task management
* Previous experience inplanning and copywriting
Required experience and technical knowledge (JD):
* Experience/familiarity with Instagram and Facebook; familiarity with planning/task tools like Airtable/Basecamp; fluent English required; accent okay; ideally mid to senior level

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.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →