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AI-Driven Social Media Strategist

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Contract
Remote
South Africa
$12.50 - $12.50 USD monthly

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Job Title

AI-Driven Social Media Strategist

Location

Remote

Time Zone

US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role Overview

We are seeking an AI-Driven Social Media Strategist to own and scale our social media presence through the strategic use of AI-powered tools. This role is responsible for driving reach, engagement, and brand consistency across platforms by combining social media expertise with data-driven optimization and AI-assisted content workflows. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, comfortable owning performance outcomes end to end in a fast-moving, digital-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a data-driven social media strategy aligned with brand and growth objectives

  • Leverage AI tools to ideate, generate, refine, and schedule content at scale

  • Own and manage the social content calendar across key platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok)

  • Analyze performance metrics and continuously optimize content using AI-driven insights

  • Collaborate with Marketing, Brand, and Content teams on campaigns, launches, and initiatives

  • Define best practices for AI usage, tone of voice, and content governance

  • Stay current on AI advancements, platform updates, and social media best practices

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing social media accounts for a brand or business

  • Hands-on experience using AI tools for content creation, optimization, or performance analysis

  • Prior remote work experience is non-negotiable, including fluency with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana or similar); candidates must have ideally worked with US or UK-based companies—applications without this experience will not be considered

  • Strong understanding of major social platforms, algorithms, and performance metrics

  • Ability to work independently and manage end-to-end social media initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in SaaS, tech, or digital-first organizations

  • Familiarity with paid social amplification, experimentation, and A/B testing

  • Experience defining brand voice, content standards, and social media guidelines

Tools & Technology

  • AI Tools: ChatGPT, Jasper, Copy.ai, or similar

  • Social Scheduling & Management: Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout, or similar

  • Analytics: Native platform analytics, Google Analytics

  • Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace

Please NOTE

It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.

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