Social Media Manager
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A creative and data-driven Social Media Manager is needed to lead social media presence with a strong focus on events and programme content. The role covers real-time event coverage, paid advertising, SEO-driven growth, and content production across major platforms. The position is based in Lagos State (Ikeja) and one other location in Nigeria.
- Focus on real-time events and programme content coverage
- Paid ad campaign management across Meta, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- SEO and growth tracking across social channels
- Proficiency in Canva, CapCut, and Adobe tools required
- Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends at events
- Salary range N1,200,000 – N1,800,000 annually
- Application deadline 30th September 2026
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- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in finance, social media manager, digital marketerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in IkejaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience running paid social ads, a solid understanding of SEO, and is fluent in the content creation tools/apps needed to produce engaging, on-brand content quickly.
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who is looking for a creative and data-driven Social Media Manager to lead our social media presence, with a strong focus on content around events and programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Content & Community:
- Cover events and programmes in real time capturing and publishing content on the ground
- Engage with followers/community and monitor brand mentions and conversations
- Plan, create, and manage social media content across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, etc.)
- Develop content calendars aligned with events, campaigns, and programme timelines
- Paid Advertising:
- Plan, run, and optimize paid ad campaigns across social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
- A/B test creatives, copy, and targeting to improve campaign performance
- Manage ad budgets and report on ROI/performance metrics
- SEO & Growth:
- Stay current on platform algorithm changes and emerging trends
- Apply SEO best practices to social and content strategy (keywords, hashtags, discoverability)
- Track and report on growth metrics, engagement, and reach across channels
- Content Production:
- Maintain a content library/archive of assets
- Use content creation/editing apps (e.g. CapCut, Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar) to produce photos, videos, and graphics
- Coordinate with events and marketing teams to ensure timely, high-quality content capture
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience running paid social ad campaigns with measurable results
- Working knowledge of SEO principles as applied to content and social
- Willingness to travel and work on-site at events, including evenings/weekends when required.
- Proficiency in content creation/editing apps (Canva, CapCut, Adobe tools, etc.)
- Strong copywriting and visual storytelling skills
- 2–4 years of experience managing social media accounts, ideally including events/programme coverage
- N1,200,000 - N1,800,000 annually.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV and Portfolio (as a PDF) to:
- recruitmentloft@gmail.com
- using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
- Application Deadline:
- 30th September, 2026.
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