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Lead Social Media Strategist - Brand Engagement

Durban, eThekwiniFull-time2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Develop and execute innovative social media campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement, and community growth for a consumer goods company.

Role type

Lead Social Media Strategist

Builds

Social media presence and online communities across key platforms

Domain

Consumer Goods / Digital Marketing

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Social media strategy, content creation (copywriting, visuals, video), community management, analytics, paid social advertising, platform expertise (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok)

Preferred skills

Leadership of small teams, storytelling, trend analysis

Technologies

Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Google Analytics

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive social media strategies, manage content calendars, create engaging content, monitor channels for trends, engage with online community, analyze performance metrics, manage advertising campaigns and budget, collaborate with marketing and PR teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities