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Pavago

Social Media Manager

RemoteSouth Africa, Kenya only
Published
Role
Marketing
Experience
Mid
Employment
Full-time
Salary not disclosed
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No BS summary

Social media manager with 2+ years in social media, content, or digital marketing. Must manage brand accounts across major platforms, write strong English copy, use scheduling/analytics tools, and work U.S. business hours from South Africa or Kenya.

Core skills

Social Media ManagementContent StrategySocial Media Analytics

Required skills

Hootsuite/Buffer/Sprout Social/HubSpotLinkedInInstagramTikTokFacebookXYouTubeCanva/Adobe Creative Suite

Required languages

English Excellent written and verbal communication skills; required required=true? not in schema but include level text required requirement.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with brand awareness, engagement, and growth objectives.
  • Create and maintain content calendars across multiple social platforms.
  • Identify content opportunities, industry trends, and audience insights to strengthen brand positioning.
  • Ensure consistent messaging and brand voice across all channels.
  • Write engaging captions, hooks, and platform-specific content.
  • Collaborate with designers, video editors, and marketing teams to produce high-performing visual content.
  • Schedule and publish content using tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
  • Support the creation and distribution of short-form video content for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other emerging formats.
  • Monitor comments, direct messages, mentions, and community interactions daily.
  • Engage with audiences by responding promptly and professionally.
  • Participate in relevant conversations and industry trends to increase visibility and engagement.
  • Foster meaningful relationships that strengthen community growth and brand loyalty.
  • Support both organic and paid social campaigns for promotions, events, and brand initiatives.
  • Analyze campaign performance using platform analytics and reporting tools.
  • Track KPIs including engagement, reach, follower growth, website traffic, click-through rates, and conversions.
  • Continuously optimize content strategy based on performance insights and audience behavior.
  • Work closely with marketing, content, and leadership teams to align social media initiatives with broader business goals.
  • Coordinate campaign launches, promotional activities, and content execution.
  • Stay informed on platform updates, social trends, and emerging opportunities to keep the brand competitive.

What they require

  • You’re creative, organized, and highly proactive.
  • You understand how different social platforms require different content strategies.
  • You combine creativity with data-driven decision-making.
  • You enjoy building communities and creating content that resonates with audiences.
  • You’re comfortable managing multiple platforms and priorities simultaneously.
  • You stay ahead of industry trends and continuously experiment with new ideas.
  • 2+ years of experience in social media management, content marketing, or digital marketing.
  • Experience managing business or brand accounts across multiple social media platforms.
  • Excellent copywriting, storytelling, and content creation skills.
  • Experience using scheduling and analytics platforms such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, HubSpot or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of best practices for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube.
  • Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative tools.
  • Strong understanding of audience engagement, content strategy, and organic social media growth.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize performance.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Preferred: Experience managing social media for SaaS, e-commerce, agency, or professional services businesses.
  • Preferred: Experience with influencer partnerships or UGC campaigns.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with paid social advertising and campaign boosting.
  • Preferred: Experience creating or coordinating short-form video content.
  • Preferred: Previous experience working in startup or high-growth environments.
  • Apply with examples of the social media accounts, campaigns, or content you’ve managed.

Pavago is hiring for one of its clients seeking an Accounting & Finance Coordinator to support finance and operations teams.

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