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Part-time Social Media Assistant

RecruitMyMom

Job Description

A successful online art business specialising in digital illustration tools is seeking a proactive and thoughtful Social Media Assistant for 1-2 hours per week. This role is dedicated to nurturing a highly engaged community by managing interactions across mainly Instagram and YouTube. The primary focus is to maintain a genuine, warm, and personal connection with followers, ensuring that every interaction feels authentic and supportive. This role is ideal for someone who excels at capturing a specific brand voice while helping a creative entrepreneur maintain a consistent online presence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and respond to direct messages and comments across Instagram and YouTube with a warm, encouraging, and personal tone.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the community, ensuring followers feel heard and valued.
  • Learn the specifics of the digital product range (Procreate brushes) to answer basic customer enquiries accurately.
  • Proactively monitor engagement levels to help the business owner stay active and consistent with content posting.
  • Identify and suggest potential engagement opportunities or community-driven content ideas.
  • Maintain a flow of communication with the business owner to clarify any complex questions or technical uncertainties.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in social media community management or as a Virtual Assistant.
  • Exceptional ability to mirror a specific "tone of voice" (friendly, encouraging, and authentic).
  • Strong written English skills with a focus on conversational and personal communication.
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Genuine interest in the creative or digital art industry.
  • Reliability and the ability to manage a small weekly hourly allocation effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience or familiarity with the Procreate app and digital illustration.
  • Background in supporting small creative businesses or solo entrepreneurs.
Software Skills
  • Instagram (advanced)
  • YouTube (advanced)
  • Fully remote work-from-home setup.
  • Highly flexible hours (1-2 hours per week).
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and positive online community.
  • Direct collaboration with a successful digital artist.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$56,400/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Writing Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
10 Apr 2026
Location
Not Specified, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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