ADS & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Location: Somerset West (In-office, Full-time).

Experience Level: Mid-level (3+ years).

Languages: English & Afrikaans proficiency required.

Remuneration: Competitive, market-related salary

The Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organised individual with a strong passion for Digital Ads, Social Media, and Content Strategy.

Our ideal candidate lives and breathes social media, stays up to date with trends and platform updates, and understands how to combine strong creative thinking with strategic paid media execution. This role reports directly to the Creative Director and works closely with our in-house creative team.

At Local Truth Studio, enthusiasm matters. We’re passionate about what we do, move fast, think creatively, and care deeply about the brands we work with. If you’re eager to grow within an agency environment and love both strategy and execution, we’d love to meet you.



Key Responsibilities

Paid Ads Management

  • Set up, manage, monitor, and optimise paid campaigns across:

    • Meta Ads Manager

    • Google Ads

    • LinkedIn Campaign Manager

  • Daily and weekly campaign monitoring and optimisation

  • Budget management and allocation

  • Audience building and targeting strategy

  • Funnel setup and campaign structure alignment

  • Monthly reporting and performance analysis

  • Assist with client onboarding for advertising platforms and tracking setup

Social Media Management

  • Scheduling and publishing content via AgoraPulse

  • Instagram Story planning, posting, and execution

  • Community management across Meta and LinkedIn platforms

  • Assist with content calendars and platform strategy

  • Ensure content aligns with overall marketing and sales funnels

Content Strategy & Shoot Planning

  • Assist with content strategy and campaign ideation

  • Create and manage detailed shoot plans and shot lists

  • Coordinate content production with photographers, videographers, designers, and copywriters

  • Assist with shoot coordination and planning logistics

  • Directing or assisting on shoots would be a strong advantage

  • Ensure all content aligns with brand messaging and campaign objectives

UGC & Talent Coordination

  • Coordinate UGC creators, influencers, and models

  • Manage communication, briefs, timelines, and content delivery

  • Assist with sourcing and organising talent for campaigns and shoots

Key Qualities

  • Positive, can-do attitude

  • Team player

  • Adaptable to change

  • Organised

  • Detail-oriented

  • Self-motivated

  • Deadline-driven

  • Client-oriented

  • Creative thinker

  • Good communicator

  • Able to think on your feet

  • Flexible and solution-driven

  • (Over) eager to learn and grow

Requirements

  • Degree or qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, or related field

  • Minimum 3 years experience in digital marketing, social media, or paid media management

  • Experience with Meta Ads Manager is essential

  • Google Ads experience is highly advantageous

Verrrry important!

Applicants MUST live in or close to Somerset West, as they will need to commute to the office daily.



Our Ideal Hire Will:

  • Have strong knowledge of Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads

  • Understand paid media strategy, audience targeting, and campaign optimisation

  • Be highly organised and able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously

  • Be confident with content planning and social media execution

  • Understand content strategy and how creative impacts ad performance

  • Have experience with scheduling platforms such as AgoraPulse

  • Be comfortable briefing creatives and coordinating content production

  • Be proactive, solution-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

  • Stay up to date with digital trends, platform updates, and emerging content styles

  • Be confident working independently while collaborating with a team

  • Have strong communication and client-facing skills

  • Be detail-oriented and able to think strategically under pressure

  • Have experience with analytics and reporting tools such as:

    • Meta Business Suite

    • Google Analytics

    • Google Ads

    • WooCommerce analytics

    • Platform insights


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