Social Media Manager & Marketing VA

Assist World
ZA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level marketing professionals with social media expertise working in a multi-client agency environment.

Best fit for

  • Creative professionals comfortable with fast-paced multi-client social media management.
    — “thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, loves social media
  • Detail-oriented candidates who can maintain brand consistency across platforms.
    — “able to work within templates and maintain brand consistency
  • Organized individuals capable of managing multiple accounts simultaneously.
    — “Highly organised with strong time management across multiple accounts

Things to consider

  • Requires availability during specific Eastern Time hours.
    — “Available Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 2 PM Eastern Time
  • Portfolio submission is mandatory for application consideration.
    — “Please include a portfolio or work samples with your application

How to stand out

  • Showcase examples of repurposed content in your portfolio.
    — “Source existing photos and videos from approved asset libraries
  • Highlight experience with both organic and paid social strategies.
    — “Strong understanding of social media platforms and what performs well organically
  • Demonstrate proficiency in both content creation and performance analysis.
    — “Compile KPI summaries using AI tools and/or existing reporting templates
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful content creation and scheduling
  • positive client feedback
  • improved social media engagement
Typical background
marketing experiencesocial media expertise

Skills & requirements

Required

Social Media ManagementContent CreationKPI ReportingCanva ProficiencyTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Preferred

Adobe IllustratorMulti-client ExperienceReport Formatting

Stack & domain

CanvaMeta Ads ManagerGoogle AdsAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopAi ToolsScheduling Tools (later, Buffer, Hootsuite)OrganisedCreativeEngaging Writing SkillsClear CommunicationTime ManagementMarketingSocial Media ManagementContent CreationCampaign Monitoring

About the role

Original posting from Assist World via Lever

About the Role

Rachel is a fractional CMO consultancy helping brands grow through smart, intentional marketing. We're looking for a creative and organised Social Media Manager & Marketing VA to support day-to-day content creation, social media management, and campaign monitoring across multiple client accounts.

You'll work closely with the client to bring content to life — sourcing existing assets, editing them into polished social posts, monitoring ad performance, and keeping KPI reporting on track. This role is perfect for someone who lives on social media, has a good eye for content, and wants to grow within a dynamic, fast-moving marketing environment.

What You'll Do

Content Creation & Social Media

  • Create and schedule social media posts across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Source existing photos and videos from approved asset libraries and edit/repurpose into social-ready content
  • Use Canva (and provided templates) to produce on-brand graphics and posts
  • Write engaging captions and copy that align with each client's brand voice
  • Maintain a consistent content calendar across accounts

Paid Ads Support

  • Monitor Meta Ads and Google Ads campaigns — flag performance issues and opportunities
  • Set up new ad campaigns and creative as directed
  • Ensure content and creative assets are properly uploaded and live

Reporting & Admin

  • Pull performance reports from Meta, Google, and other platforms
  • Compile KPI summaries using AI tools and/or existing reporting templates
  • Track key metrics and flag notable trends to Rachel on a regular basis
  • Assist with general admin and workflow coordination across client accounts

Must-Haves

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and what performs well organically
  • Proficiency in Canva — able to work within templates and maintain brand consistency
  • Clear, engaging writing skills — captions, copy, and outreach emails
  • Familiarity with Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads (campaign setup and monitoring)
  • Highly organised with strong time management across multiple accounts
  • Available Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 2 PM Eastern Time

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or other professional design tools
  • Background in multi-client or agency environments
  • Experience pulling and formatting marketing KPI reports
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools (Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, or similar)

Application Note

Please include a portfolio or work samples with your application — even a few examples of social posts, Canva designs, or content you've created. These don't need to be extensive; we just want to see your eye for content and your style.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, loves social media, and wants to contribute to real client results, we'd love to hear from you.

Source: Assist World careers (Lever)

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