Project Manager (Content & Client Ops)

About

Straight Shot Post is a social media agency focused on helping brands grow through high-quality, systemized content. We combine creativity with structure, meaning we care just as much about execution and reliability as we do about great content.

Our Core Values

• Effort
• Empathy
• Transparency
• Simplicity
• Authenticity

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Immediate impact: Your work directly affects client results and team performance
• Real ownership: You’re not assisting — you’re making sure everything actually gets done
• Clear systems: We have structured workflows, checklists, and processes (you won’t be guessing)
• Flexible + remote: Work from anywhere with a small, high-performance team
• Growth opportunity: As we grow, this role can evolve into a true operations lead

Responsibilities

Own Project Execution

• Turn client requests into clear tasks and timelines
• Assign work to both in-house and freelance strategists, editors, and assistants
• Track deadlines and ensure everything is delivered on time

Client Communication

• Respond to client emails and requests
• Send review links, updates, and follow-ups
• Collect assets and approvals
• Keep communication clear, organized, and proactive

Team Coordination

• Ensure everyone knows what they should be working on daily
• Check in on progress and follow up when needed
• Keep priorities clear and aligned
• Flag issues before they become problems

QA / Quality Control

• Review videos and copy before sending to clients
• Ensure content meets brand and quality standards
• Catch mistakes before they go live

Freelancer Coordination

• Source freelancers when needed
• Assign briefs, timelines, and expectations
• Manage them through completion

Task & Workflow Management

• Turn meetings into clear action items
• Update timelines as priorities shift
• Keep systems clean and up to date
• Make sure nothing falls through the cracks

What Success Looks Like

• Nothing gets missed
• Clients always feel taken care of
• Projects are delivered on time
• The team always knows what to do next
• The team’s schedule is maximized without overlapping tasks
• You don’t need to be told to follow up because you already did

You’re a Fit If

• You love social media, marketing, and entertainment
• You are highly organized and naturally detail-oriented
• You take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do
• You communicate clearly and confidently (written + verbal)
• You’re comfortable managing multiple moving pieces at once
• You enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly

This Is Not a Fit If

• You struggle to follow systems, checklists, or structured workflows
• You need constant direction instead of taking initiative
• You have difficulty prioritizing tasks when multiple things are happening
• You don’t enjoy working inside tools like Notion, project trackers, or organized systems
• You tend to let small details slip or miss deadlines
• You’re looking primarily for a creative role rather than an execution-focused one

Logistics

• Contractor
• 20-40 hrs/week
• $10–$20/hr
• Paid in USD
• Remote
• Available from 10am - 6pm EST

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: R13 697,00 - R54 787,00 per month

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Work Location: Remote

Application

To be considered, you MUST apply here: https://outstanding-glider-c78.notion.site/329d0b43045480d6940ce62650b858bc?pvs=105

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!