Social Media Manager - German speaker
The Global Talent Network
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Remote

Social Media Manager – (German speaker) Full-time, Remote
About Us:
At The Global Talent Co., we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25k+ like-minded marketing professionals.
The company you will work with is redefining the fight against hair loss through cutting-edge biomedical engineering. Their patented wearable device stimulates natural hair regrowth without drugs, side effects, or compromises. After a successful product launch and strong early traction, they are scaling rapidly and seeking a Social Media Manager to lead their next growth phase. The team is ambitious, science-driven, and passionate about building life-changing solutions, with a culture of rapid experimentation, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.
The Role:
As Social Media Manager, you will take full ownership of the company’s organic content strategy, daily execution, and community engagement across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, and emerging platforms. You will craft platform-native content, nurture brand ambassadors, and build a thriving community that strengthens organic and paid marketing efforts. This role involves close collaboration with Marketing, Design, Performance, and Content teams to bring the brand story to life, driving engagement, virality, and trust at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Strategy & Creation
At The Global Talent Co., our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.
About Us:
At The Global Talent Co., we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25k+ like-minded marketing professionals.
The company you will work with is redefining the fight against hair loss through cutting-edge biomedical engineering. Their patented wearable device stimulates natural hair regrowth without drugs, side effects, or compromises. After a successful product launch and strong early traction, they are scaling rapidly and seeking a Social Media Manager to lead their next growth phase. The team is ambitious, science-driven, and passionate about building life-changing solutions, with a culture of rapid experimentation, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.
The Role:
As Social Media Manager, you will take full ownership of the company’s organic content strategy, daily execution, and community engagement across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, and emerging platforms. You will craft platform-native content, nurture brand ambassadors, and build a thriving community that strengthens organic and paid marketing efforts. This role involves close collaboration with Marketing, Design, Performance, and Content teams to bring the brand story to life, driving engagement, virality, and trust at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Strategy & Creation
- Develop and manage a comprehensive, platform-specific content calendar.
- Plan, create, and publish engaging video, reels, carousels, stories, polls, and UGC-based content.
- Translate scientific concepts into visually appealing, emotionally resonant storytelling.
- Maintain and evolve a brand voice that is empowering, science-backed, and accessible.
- Lead daily engagement across Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Trustpilot, and other platforms.
- Respond to comments, DMs, and community questions to foster a supportive and loyal community.
- Build and manage relationships with micro-influencers, early adopters, customers, and brand advocates.
- Source, curate, and repurpose UGC to amplify authenticity and social proof.
- Collaborate with the paid marketing team to adapt UGC for ads.
- Monitor cultural trends, social conversations, algorithm updates, and competitor activity.
- Test new content formats, themes, and creative approaches to drive virality and audience growth.
- Work closely with Designers and Editors to brief assets aligned with campaigns.
- Share performance insights to refine content strategies.
- Define and track KPIs including audience growth, engagement, video views, and UGC volume.
- Provide actionable insights to leadership to inform ongoing strategy.
- Double the social media audience and community engagement rates.
- Build a consistent, high-performing UGC pipeline.
- Establish the brand as a leading voice in hair health, confidence, and wearable technology.
- Launch and scale an ambassador program for greater organic reach.
- Deliver creative assets that drive both organic and paid growth.
- 3–5+ years of experience managing social media, content, or community for DTC, wellness, beauty, or health brands.
- Exceptional copywriting, storytelling, and visual content creation skills.
- Deep understanding of platform-native content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.
- Hands-on experience with UGC pipelines, ambassador/influencer programs, and organic growth strategies.
- Proficiency with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Suite, and scheduling platforms like Later, Planoly, or Hootsuite.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to extract actionable insights from platform data.
- Highly creative, proactive, and eager to test and iterate.
- Passion for beauty, wellness, or science-backed consumer products is a strong plus.
- Remote-friendly (within European time zones).
At The Global Talent Co., our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.
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