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Naledi M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Your business may already be good at what it does. The problem is that your online presence may not communicate that. I help businesses, founders and professional service brands build a stronger digital presence through strategic social media, content and brand positioning. With 4+ years of experience in social media strategy and brand development, I combine strategy, content and execution to help brands become more visible, credible and consistent online. I can help you with: • Social media strategy and management • Brand positioning and messaging • LinkedIn content and personal branding • Content strategy and content calendars • Founder-led authority content • Instagram and LinkedIn content creation • Account management and scheduling • Brand consistency and visual direction • Audience engagement and community growth • Performance tracking and content analytics My approach is simple: understand the business first, build the right strategy, then create content that supports the bigger business goal. I don’t believe in posting just to stay active. Every piece of content should have a purpose, whether that’s building authority, creating trust, educating your audience, generating enquiries or keeping your brand top of mind. Clients work with me when they need someone who can think strategically but also take ownership of the day-to-day execution. If your social media feels inconsistent, your brand positioning isn’t clear or you know your business should be showing up better online, let’s talk. Send me a message with what you’re currently struggling with and what you want to achieve. I’ll help you identify where the biggest opportunity is.

  • Business Presentation
  • Presentations
  • Presentation Design
  • Communication Strategy
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Management
  • Social Media Design
  • Brand Strategy
  • Logo
  • Brand Management
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Management
Solomon M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$24/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Creative strategy is no longer about making better videos. It's about understanding why people buy. The brands winning on Meta today aren't creating more ads. They're creating stronger ideas, sharper hooks, clearer messaging, and creative strategy built around real customer psychology. That's where I focus. Unlike many creative strategists who come from media buying or video production, my background is in direct-response copywriting and organic social media. That matters because the biggest creative failures rarely happen in editing or campaign setup. They happen before production even begins. Weak positioning. Weak messaging. Weak hooks. Weak customer understanding. Production can't fix a bad idea. Organic social taught me how to earn attention without paying for it. Direct-response copywriting taught me how to turn attention into action. Together, they form the foundation of my creative strategy process. My Creative Strategy Services • Customer research using reviews, Reddit, TikTok, competitor ads, and customer comments. • Creative strategy development based on customer psychology. • Creative angles that differentiate your product. • Scroll-stopping hooks. • UGC ad scripts. • Creative briefs for editors and content creators. • Messaging frameworks and positioning. • Ad concept ideation. • Creative testing roadmaps. My Creative Strategy Process Every project follows the same framework: Customer research. Creative strategy. Messaging and creative development. Production. Testing and iteration. Every recommendation starts with understanding the customer, not copying competitors. The best-performing ads aren't accidents. They're the result of a repeatable creative strategy system built around real customer insights. If you're looking for a creative strategist who thinks before production starts, writes conversion-focused messaging, and builds scalable creative systems instead of chasing trends, we'll work well together. Specialties Creative Strategy • Meta Creative Strategy • Meta Ads • Facebook Ads • Instagram Ads • DTC Ecommerce • Direct-Response Copywriting • Customer Research • Customer Psychology • Messaging Strategy • Positioning • UGC Ad Scripts • Hook Development • Creative Briefs • Ad Creative • Organic Social Strategy

  • Creative Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Paid Social
  • Ad Creative
  • Copywriting
  • Scriptwriting
  • Brand Strategy
  • Content Strategy
  • Creative Brief
  • Audience Research
  • Industry & Competitor Analysis
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Instagram Ad Campaign
  • TikTok Ad
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • UGC
Londiwe Z.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I USE SOCIAL LISTENING, PSYCHOLOGY, AND SEO TO FIND THE LANGUAGE PEOPLE ARE ALREADY USING, THEN TURN THAT INTO CONTENT THAT ACTUALLY CONNECTS AND CONVERTS. With a BA in Psychology and experience creating therapy program content, educational materials, and digital storytelling, I specialize in making complex ideas easier to understand and more compelling for real people. I’ve worked on therapy-based content that helped translate topics like emotional regulation, boundaries, trauma, and group support into something more accessible, relatable, and engaging. I combine lived experience, psychology training, social listening, and SEO to uncover what your audience is really asking for. That means the copy and content I create is not only clear and emotionally intelligent, but also aligned with how people actually search, think, and make decisions. WHAT I OFFER: -Social listening and audience insight -Psychology-informed content strategy -SEO-aligned messaging -Human-centered copywriting -Blog posts, guides, and educational content -Website and landing page copy -Slide decks, workbooks, and learning materials If you want content that sounds grounded, thoughtful, and strategically aligned with what your audience actually needs, I can help. 🧰 Tools Canva • Figma • Adobe Express • Google Slides • Notion

  • Branding & Marketing
  • Presentation Design
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Psychology
  • Campaign Copywriting
  • Content Strategy
  • Blog Writing
  • Book Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Newsletter
  • Email Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Mental Health
  • Direct Response Copywriting
Megan M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$8/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Posting randomly isn’t a strategy. Your social media deserves thought, consistency, planning, and content that is relevant to your business’s identity and target audience. As a certified social media manager who helps businesses maintain a consistent and engaging online presence, I can help you with: • Content Strategy & Creation (graphics & short-form videos) • Content Calendar & Scheduling • Content Writing • Analytics and Performance Tracking • Community Management Tools: Canva, CapCut, MetriCool, Meta Business Suite Quick side note I started as a Virtual Assistant and found my passion in Social Media Management, so I bring strategy, organization, and communication into every project. Send me a message, and let's take the guessing out of your social media and replace it with a strategy that aligns with your goals.

  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Optimization
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Copy
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Content Writing
  • Content Marketing Strategy
  • Video Editing
  • Canva
  • CapCut
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Social Media Carousel
  • Content Marketing
Jemuel M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I’m a digital marketing strategist and conscious brand builder, conjuring purposeful brand magic with a blend of strategy, creativity, and intuitive insight. My secret recipe for success? Integrating data-driven systems with storytelling, community psychology, and human-centered design to create digital ecosystems that don’t just perform , they resonate. I specialize in helping wellness brands, spiritual entrepreneurs, and impact-driven businesses translate their mission into magnetic online presence. From social media strategy and paid campaigns to influencer partnerships, content systems, and community engagement , I build platforms that connect deeply and convert sustainably. I’m not just a marketing machine. I’m a strategist who understands energy, positioning, and the psychology behind why people choose certain brands over others. Innovation, conversation, and authentic connection are at the core of everything I do. With over 8 years of industry experience , from leading digital campaigns to building brands from the ground up , I’ve evolved into a global independent marketing partner serving clients who want more than visibility. They want alignment and results. My mission is simple: create agile, intentional marketing solutions that speak to the heart of why people do what they do , while delivering measurable growth. As a strategist, brand architect, content creator, and digital growth partner, I bring both structure and soul to every project. If you’re building something meaningful and want your digital presence to reflect that depth , let’s connect.

  • Branding
  • Brand Development
  • Logo Design
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Receptionist Skills
  • Brand Management
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Business
  • System Administration
  • Canva
  • Video Design
  • Web Design
  • Content Writing
  • Social Media Design
Brian U.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
4.5
8 jobs

2,000 videos a month. One system. Zero chaos. I built that before I started building it for other brands and the numbers speak for themselves: a content division managing 1 billion+ organic views, a brand new account hitting 500,000+ views in under two weeks, and a content campaign that generated $30,000+ in client revenue. What I do is different from most social media managers. I build content engines not just posting schedules. Using AI tools (n8n, HeyGen, CapCut, ElevenLabs) combined with platform-native strategy, I create systems that produce high-volume, high-quality short-form content consistently without burning through your budget. What my clients get: → A custom content system built around their brand and audience → AI-assisted short-form video production at scale (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) → Community growth and engagement that actually converts → Weekly performance reports with real metrics reach, engagement, follower growth, and revenue attribution I work best with growth-stage brands and entrepreneurs who are ready to treat content as a revenue channel, not a chore. Message me with your current posting frequency and your biggest content bottleneck I'll tell you exactly what I'd fix first. Platforms: TikTok · Instagram · YouTube · Facebook · LinkedIn · X

  • AI Content Creation
  • Marketing Video
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Strategy
  • UGC
  • Content Creation
  • n8n
  • AI Agent Development
  • CapCut
  • ElevenLabs
  • Social Media Content
  • Content Marketing

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