Social Media Manager - REMOTE - SR008, Cape Town

Department Marketing and Communication

Work Arrangement Remote

Job Type Independent Contractor, Full Time

Work Schedule US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)

Locations Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills

About Pearl Talent Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Role Overview The Social Media Manager owns the planning, execution, and optimization of social media efforts that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business impact. This role blends creative storytelling with performance analysis—managing content calendars, producing high‑quality visuals and copy, engaging communities, and optimizing results across multiple platforms.

You will act as the brand’s digital voice, translating company initiatives, products, and stories into compelling social content that resonates with target audiences. This role is ideal for creative, detail‑oriented social media professionals who thrive in fast‑paced environments and balance creativity with data‑driven decision‑making.

Your Impact Your work will strengthen brand presence and audience trust through consistent, high‑quality content and community engagement. By analyzing performance and optimizing strategy, you’ll improve reach, engagement, and ROI across platforms. Your storytelling will support marketing and growth objectives while building meaningful connections with followers and potential customers.

Core Responsibilities Social Strategy&Content Creation— 35%

Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with brand and business goals

Create original content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, and X/Twitter

Produce short‑form videos, graphics, testimonials, and visual stories

Manage content calendars and ensure consistent posting schedules

Write platform‑specific copy that reflects brand voice and drives engagement

Design and edit content using tools such as Canva, CapCut, or Adobe tools

Maintain consistent visual and messaging standards across all content

Adapt formats platform‑specific features and best practices

Community Management&Engagement— 25%

Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions promptly

Foster positive, professional, and engaging online communities

Manage sentiment, moderation, and on‑brand interactions

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