Social Media Manager & Content Creator at WakaFoody

WakaFoody is a fast-growing food delivery platform based in Akure, focused on connecting customers with their favorite local restaurants and food vendors. With over 1,200 user sign-ups in the last six weeks and significant investment in marketing, we’re entering a critical phase of expansion.

Job Title: Social Media Manager & Content Creator

Location: Akure, Ondo (Remote Friendly)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Founder/Head of Operation/Marketing

Job Detail

• We’re looking for a dynamic Social Media & Content Executive to join our team and take our online presence to the next level.

Role Overview

• As our Social Media & Content Executive, you’ll be responsible for building our digital voice, creating compelling content, growing engagement, and driving traffic and orders through effective social storytelling and trend-setting.
• You’ll work across all key platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, and email.

Key Responsibilities
Social Media Management:

• Plan, manage, and grow WakaFoody’s presence across platforms (Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, X, Email).
• Schedule and publish posts consistently with engaging visuals and captions.
• Monitor social trends, food culture, and viral content to keep WakaFoody relevant and buzzing.

Content Creation & Copywriting:

• Draft compelling and on-brand content for posts, promotions, announcements, and campaigns.
• Write catchy pop-ups, headlines, captions, and call-to-actions that drive clicks and engagement.
• Collaborate with the design team or use templates to create quick-turnaround graphics and visuals.

Video & Visual Content:

• Create short, trendy, and mouth-watering video content for reels, TikTok, WhatsApp status, and stories.
• Coordinate with restaurant partners to feature their meals in visual content.
• Lead content shoots where necessary or manage UGC from customers and vendors.

Marketing Strategy & Execution:

• Propose and execute campaign ideas that drive engagement and orders.
• Suggest creative directions for ads, including restaurant highlights, deals, and influencer-style content.
• Work with the budget/finance team to plan cost-effective ad campaigns and sponsored promotions.

Trendsetting & Innovation:

• Be a thought leader within the team — bring fresh content ideas, viral hooks, and community activations.
• Test and explore new formats like memes, polls, voice notes, WhatsApp series, and newsletters.

Community & Customer Engagement:

• Engage customers in comments, DMs, WhatsApp groups, and story replies.
• Build a loyal community across social platforms through timely and fun interactions.
• Set up and manage customer or foodie groups on WhatsApp for updates, deals, and feedback.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing social media accounts (personal or brand).
• Excellent copywriting and content creation skills.
• Ability to use Canva, CapCut, InShot or similar tools for basic design/video editing.
• Creative mindset with an eye for trends and what drives engagement.
• Strong communication skills and customer service intuition.
• Able to work independently and with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of the Akure market is a plus.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience running paid social ads.
• Influencer coordination or PR background.
• Email marketing and newsletter design (Mailchimp or similar).
• Photography or food styling experience.

What You Get

• Chance to shape and lead the voice of a fast-growing food-tech brand.
• Creative freedom and the ability to see your ideas come to life.
• A collaborative team that values innovation and energy.
• Performance bonuses based on engagement and campaign success.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume and any relevant Portfolio or sample content to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.