Social Media Manager
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Pulse Nigeria is hiring a full-time Social Media Manager on a hybrid basis in Maryland, Lagos. The role covers real-time news sourcing and publishing across Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook and TikTok, original content ideation, sponsored post management, event coverage publishing, community engagement and performance reporting.
- Full-time hybrid role based in Maryland, Lagos
- Publish breaking news and original content across Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook and TikTok
- Manage sponsored posts and advertiser deliverables with tracked deadlines
- Grow and engage the online community in Pulse's tone of voice
- Compile weekly and monthly performance reports with wins and recommendations
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Job Title: Social Media Manager
Social Media Manager (Hybrid) at Pulse Nigeria
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Sep 21, 2026, 2:01 PM
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Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience - and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Responsibilties
News Sourcing & Publishing:
Monitor local and global news, trends, and conversations in real time to identify fast-breaking stories worth posting
Coordinate with the editorial/content desk to verify facts before publishing
Draft and publish timely, accurate social posts across platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc.) within tight turnaround windows
Content Ideation:
Collaborate with the Storytelling and Amplification units to bring ideas to life.
Generate original content ideas (not just repackaged news) that reflect Pulse's voice and audience interests
Pitch formats, series, and trends the team should jump on
Advertising & Sponsored Content:
Ensure ads are tagged, formatted, and posted correctly across all relevant pages
Track posting deadlines for advertiser deliverables.
Schedule and publish paid/sponsored posts and ad creatives per brand and client specifications
Event Coverage:
Receive and review video content from the Event Coverage team for social media publishing.
Ensure event coverage is posted promptly and consistently while maintaining platform-specific formats and standards.
Coordinate with the Event Coverage team to understand the event schedule, key moments, available content and publishing priorities.
Publish event content across relevant social media platforms in line with the agreed content plan and timing.
Community Engagement:
Foster and grow an active, engaged online community.
Monitor comments, DMs, and mentions; respond promptly and in Pulse's tone of voice
Flag trending conversations, complaints, or opportunities to the wider team
Reporting:
Track post performance (reach, engagement, video views, follower growth) across platforms
Compile weekly/monthly performance reports with key wins, learnings, and recommendations
Flag underperforming content patterns and suggest adjustments
Requirements
- Knowledge of current social media trends and digital marketing practices.
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant
Experience
in Marketing, Communications, Media, Public Relations, or a related field.
with content creation tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.
Ability to develop creative content ideas and translate them into engaging social media posts.
Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of major social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Twitter and their respective best practices.
Strong understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics.
2–4 years of
in social media management, content creation, community management, or a similar role.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
What We Offer
Data or airtime monthly allowance.
Hybrid work mode
Competitive salary based on experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application
Deadline:
22nd October, 2026.
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