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Social Media Manager

Somewhere Agency Mid Marketing & Content

We are looking for a highly creative, execution-focused Social Media Manager who can wear multiple hats across social content production. This is not a strategy or leadership role. Instead, you'll become the execution engine that helps bring the company's social media presence to life. You’ll be responsible for social graphic design (Canva), video editing (short-form), and community management. Priority locations: South Africa, Latin America, Philippines. Remote, full-time independent contractor.

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Priority Location : South Africa, Latin America, Philippines

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What it pays

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$1 500 – 2 500/mo

The posting states it as: “Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,500 USD per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)”

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RoleSocial Media Manager

Priority LocationSouth Africa, Latin America, Philippines

Working Hours40 Hours per week (Mon - Fri) hours for North American time zone overlap

Salary Range : $1,500 - $2,500 USD per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contractIndependent Contractor

Type of jobRemote

About The Role

We are looking for a highly creative, execution-focused Social Media Manager who can wear multiple hats across social content production.

This is not a strategy or leadership role. Instead, you'll become the execution engine that helps bring the company's social media presence to life.

You’ll Be Responsible For 3 Core Functions

Social Graphic Design

Create engaging, high-performing social media graphics from creative briefs, E.G.:

  • Instagram carousel posts
  • Static social graphics
  • Paid social advertisements
  • Story graphics
  • Promotional assets
  • Product launch creatives
  • Marketing visuals

All graphics will be created in Canva, which is the company's required design platform for collaboration.

Video Editing

You'll transform raw footage into polished, social-first content, this includes:

  • Instagram Reels
  • TikTok videos
  • Product videos
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Short-form promotional edits
  • Paid advertising creatives

You'll receive raw footage and creative direction from the internal team, but you'll be expected to make thoughtful editing decisions that improve pacing, storytelling, and engagement.

The editing software is flexible—you may use CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or another professional editing platform.

Community Management

Beyond creating content, you'll help maintain the Company’s' highly engaged online community, this includes:

  • Responding to comments
  • Replying to Instagram and social DMs
  • Engaging with followers
  • Monitoring conversations
  • Supporting multiple social accounts
  • Helping maintain a positive and responsive brand presence

This is intended to be a lighter portion of the role, but it's an important way of helping the internal marketing team stay connected with their growing audience.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design beautiful, engaging social media graphics in Canva
  • Edit short-form social media videos from raw footage
  • Execute creative briefs quickly and accurately
  • Suggest creative improvements when appropriate
  • Publish and prepare social media assets
  • Respond to comments and direct messages across multiple social accounts
  • Support product launches and marketing campaigns
  • Collaborate closely with the marketing and product teams
  • Balance planned work with fast-moving startup priorities
  • Jump into new projects as the business evolves
  • Maintain a high standard of quality while working efficiently

Experience

Required

  • 2+ years of experience creating content for social media
  • Strong Canva skills (required)
  • Experience editing short-form videos for social platforms
  • Portfolio showcasing social graphics and video content
  • Excellent written English
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience working remotely
  • Reliable internet connection and home office setup

Nice to Have

  • Experience managing social communities
  • Paid social creative experience
  • Experience with consumer brands or e-commerce companies
  • Passion for fitness, running, sports, or lifestyle brands
  • Experience working in startups or high-growth environments

Skills & Tech Stack

Graphic Design

  • Canva (required)
  • Strong understanding of social-first design
  • Typography
  • Layout
  • Branding
  • Visual storytelling

Video Editing

Experience with one or more

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • CapCut
  • Final Cut Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Similar professional editing software

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Strong organization
  • Time management
  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Self-motivation
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to work with ambiguity

What Success Looks Like

The ideal person is someone who loves creating content and enjoys being the person who gets things done.

You'll thrive if you

  • Can switch seamlessly between graphic design, video editing, and community engagement
  • Work quickly without sacrificing quality
  • Enjoy collaborating but don't require constant direction
  • Can follow creative briefs while adding thoughtful improvements
  • Stay organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Are excited by the pace and variety of working at a fast-growing startup

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