Social Media Manager

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# Social Media Manager | Content Creation & Management ## About the Role We are looking for a creative, reliable, and detail-oriented Social Media Manager to join our team and help manage social media accounts for our clients. The ideal candidate is someone who understands social media, has a strong eye for aesthetics, and can turn ideas and content into polished, engaging posts. You should be comfortable working with Canva, social media platforms, content editing, scheduling, and community management. This is a great opportunity for someone who is creative, organised, takes initiative, and wants to grow with a digital marketing agency. ## What You'll Be Responsible For ### Content Creation & Design * Create and edit social media graphics using Canva * Edit and format existing client content into professional, on-brand posts * Create carousels, promotional graphics, educational posts, stories, Reels covers, and other social media content * Ensure all content follows the client's branding, colours, fonts, and overall aesthetic * Maintain strong visual consistency across all content * Make minor edits to photos and videos when required ### Social Media Management * Schedule and publish content across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn * Write or edit captions where required * Add appropriate hashtags, keywords, tags, and other relevant post elements * Ensure posts are published correctly and according to the content calendar * Keep social media profiles organised, active, and consistent ### Community Management * Monitor comments and direct messages * Respond to basic comments and enquiries in the client's brand voice * Engage with relevant accounts and audiences when required * Escalate important enquiries or issues when necessary ### Content & Performance * Keep up with current social media trends and content formats * Understand what makes content engaging, valuable, and shareable * Monitor basic social media performance and engagement * Provide suggestions for improving content based on performance * Identify opportunities for new content ideas ### Organisation & Workflow * Work from content calendars and client strategies * Meet deadlines consistently * Keep content organised and clearly labelled * Communicate proactively with our team * Be comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions * Manage multiple client accounts while maintaining a high level of attention to detail ## What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who has: * Previous experience in social media management * Strong Canva design skills * Excellent attention to detail * A good understanding of Instagram and other major social media platforms * Strong visual and aesthetic judgement * Good written English * Excellent organisation and time management skills * The ability to follow brand guidelines while still bringing creative ideas to the table * The ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines * A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative * A willingness to learn and adapt to different clients and industries ## Bonus Skills It would be a bonus if you have experience with: * Reels and TikTok editing * CapCut * Short-form video editing * Copywriting * Social media analytics * Content strategy * Instagram Stories * Meta Business Suite * Social media scheduling platforms ## What We Value We want someone who is creative, dependable, proactive, and takes pride in their work. You don't need to know everything. We value someone who is willing to learn, improve, and grow with the agency. However, you should be confident in your ability to create polished content and manage social media professionally. You will be working with different brands, so attention to detail and the ability to adapt to different aesthetics and brand identities are extremely important. ## To Apply If you feel that you would be a great fit for this role, please apply and tell us a little about yourself and your experience. Please include: * A brief introduction about yourself * Your previous social media management experience * Examples of social media accounts or content you've worked on * Your Canva/design portfolio * Which social media platforms you have experience managing * Your availability and preferred working hours * Your expected hourly rate We'd love to hear from you if you're creative, organised, passionate about social media, and ready to be part of a growing digital marketing team.

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  • Intermediate
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  • Remote Job
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