Role: Social Media Manager

Priority Location: South Africa, Latin America, Philippines

Working Hours: 40 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 contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

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

Social Media Manager - 63027769225