Jobs · ashby:hirehangar

H

AI-Driven Social Media Strategist

Ironwood Digital · South Africa - Cape Town · Posted 27d ago

remote1000 - 3000 USD🇿🇦 South Africa
Apply on ashby:hirehangar

About the role

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.

Read the full posting on ashby:hirehangar

Why this role stands out

  • remote career
  • competitive pay

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a data-driven social media strategy
  • Leverage AI tools to ideate, generate, refine, and schedule content
  • Own and manage the social content calendar
  • Analyze performance metrics and optimize content

Must-have skills

  • social media strategy
  • ai tools for content creation
  • remote work experience
  • slack
  • zoom
  • google workspace
  • asana
  • us time zones
  • major social platforms
  • performance metrics

Nice-to-have skills

  • saas
  • tech
  • digital-first organizations
  • paid social amplification
  • experimentation
  • a/b testing
  • brand voice
  • content standards
  • social media guidelines
  • jasper
  • copy.ai
  • hootsuite

Benefits

  • remote career
  • competitive pay
  • growth opportunities

FAQ

Is the AI-Driven Social Media Strategist role at Ironwood Digital remote?+

This AI-Driven Social Media Strategist position is listed as remote (South Africa - Cape Town).

What is the salary for the AI-Driven Social Media Strategist role at Ironwood Digital?+

The listing states 1000 - 3000 USD.

What seniority level is this AI-Driven Social Media Strategist role?+

This is a unknown level position.

What skills does the AI-Driven Social Media Strategist role require?+

Key requirements include social media strategy, ai tools for content creation, remote work experience, slack, zoom, google workspace, asana, us time zones.

How do I apply for the AI-Driven Social Media Strategist role at Ironwood Digital?+

Use the "Apply on ashby:hirehangar" button to open the original posting on ashby:hirehangar, where you can submit your application directly to Ironwood Digital.