TRAFFIC Gauteng

Fully Remote Social Media Manager

Unbottleneck

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive Social Media Manager to join the team. In this role, you'll work directly with legal and consulting experts to help a U.S. consulting firm that advises legal practices to grow, streamline their operations, and reach more clients.

You aren't just posting updates; you're helping translate high-level industry experts' advice into professional, engaging, and compliant social media content.

This is a chance to work within a specialized U.S. market, collaborating with experts who are leaders in legal practice management. If you enjoy translating big ideas into impactful social media campaigns, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Content Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and manage social media content calendars.
  • Translate legal and consulting insights into clear, compliant, and engaging content.
  • Write, edit, and publish content across social platforms.
Graphic Content Creation
  • Design visuals for social media posts (static graphics, simple carousels, etc.).
  • Ensure visual content aligns with brand standards and enhances message clarity.
Collaborative Content Development
  • Work directly with the internal team to gather marketing direction
  • Process feedback efficiently and implement revisions
  • Ensure all content aligns with U.S. legal advertising standards and client brand voice
Performance & Optimization
  • Monitor content performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement.
  • Test messaging, formats, and posting cadence.
  • Report on performance with clear, actionable insights.
Operational Execution
  • Maintain consistent publishing schedules and meet deadlines reliably.
  • Manage content workflows, approvals, and revisions.
  • Proactively identify gaps or unclear direction before they impact timelines.
What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of experience in social media or content marketing.
  • Experience in the legal industry or supporting law firms.
  • Familiarity with legal marketing or compliance considerations in the U.S.
  • Experience working with U.S.-based clients.
  • Experience creating social media graphics (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools).
  • Proven ability to manage content workflows in a remote environment.
  • Experience working with for task and workflow management
  • Background in B2B, consulting, or professional services.
  • Experience working across time zones, especially with U.S. teams.
Other Requirements
  • High-speed fiber internet (minimum 50-100 Mbps).
  • Own laptop/desktop with external monitor.
  • Stable backup power supply.
  • Quality headset with a built-in microphone.
  • Availability: Monday-Friday during U.S. time zones.

About This Role

Career insights for Social and Community Service Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R51,590/month
R32,429 to R77,387/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Active Learning Active Listening Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
Corel WordPerfect Office X9 HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes) Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 CRM Systems (Various) Claris FileMaker Microsoft Access 365 HCPCS (Still in use, updated annually)