Social Media Manager – Remote (Nigeria)

About the role

ARQ Studios is seeking a strategic, creative and culturally‑aware Social Media Manager to join its remote team in Nigeria. The role will support both ARQ Studios’ own channels and a portfolio of client accounts, developing social strategies, planning content and driving community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage social media strategies for ARQ Studios and client accounts.
• Create structured monthly and campaign content calendars aligned with brand objectives.
• Plan, produce and schedule content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and other relevant platforms.
• Write engaging captions, hooks, calls to action and platform‑specific copy.
• Brief designers, editors and creatives on required assets and oversee production of Reels, TikToks, carousel posts and stories.
• Monitor comments, messages and online communities while maintaining each brand’s tone of voice.
• Conduct competitor research, trend analysis and monitor platform updates.
• Analyse performance across platforms and provide actionable recommendations in regular reports.
• Support campaign and product launches and maintain visual and messaging consistency.

Required profile

• Experience working within a creative agency.
• Experience with lifestyle, beauty, hospitality, fashion, food & beverage or entertainment brands.
• Experience capturing content on professional shoot days.
• Experience using scheduling and social media management platforms.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools.

Required skills

• Proficiency with social media scheduling and management tools.
• Ability to use analytics and reporting platforms.
• Understanding of paid social media campaigns.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and social search.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted content creation tools.

What we offer

• Full‑time remote position with a competitive salary paid in Nigerian Naira.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of culturally‑led brands.
• Direct collaboration with the Creative Director and multidisciplinary team.
• Professional development and long‑term growth prospects.
• 14 days annual leave, birthday off, and two weeks paid office closure during Christmas.