Growth Strategist

About the role

BlackBox Strategies is looking for a proactive Growth Strategist to own and drive the performance of our clients' social media channels. You will set strategy, define the content roadmap, and oversee execution across key platforms, blending creativity with data‑driven insights.

Key responsibilities

• Take end‑to‑end ownership of social media channels for BlackBox Strategies and selected clients, ensuring continuous growth and impact.
• Define and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with brand and revenue goals.
• Develop and maintain an actionable content calendar that meets growth and engagement objectives.
• Leverage AI tools to generate, enhance, and optimise social content.
• Collaborate with creative, copy, design, and marketing teams to deliver best‑in‑class content on deadline.
• Curate, schedule, and publish high‑impact content on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and other relevant platforms.
• Monitor performance metrics, refine tactics, and optimise reach, engagement, and conversion rates.
• Engage with online communities, respond to comments/messages, and foster brand advocacy.
• Stay current with industry trends, social tools, algorithm changes, and propose innovative approaches.
• Nurture relationships with influencers and partners to extend campaign reach.

Required profile

• 5+ years managing and growing branded social media channels, preferably in an agency or multi‑client environment.
• Proven track record of driving measurable performance and audience growth across multiple platforms.
• Strategic content planner with strong copywriting and storytelling abilities.
• Analytical mindset capable of interpreting data, deriving insights, and continuously improving.
• Organised self‑starter able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Hootsuite
• Buffer
• Sprout Social
• Later
• AI content generation tools
• Basic design or video editing (motion/animation a plus)