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AI-Driven Social Media Strategist

$4k – $5k/mo Cape Town, ZA remote contract mid 16d ago

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Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career. 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 http://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. We connect top talent with vetted employers, competitive pay, and real growth opportunities.
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