SEO & Digital Marketing Manager

Up to ZAR 600,000 salary on a full time, permanent employment contract

Fully remote working anywhere in South Africa!

️ 33 Days Paid Leave and Benefits

Working with globally recognisable brands in US Entertainment

All the latest software and productivity tools you’ll need

Role Snapshot

Ready to lead where creativity, SEO strategy and automation meet? As our Digital Marketing Manager, you’ll manage a team of five and own our SEO and other services end‑to‑end - delivering measurable growth for some of the biggest names in US TV & entertainment. You’ll shape our service offering, standardise processes, govern the tool stack and budgets, and use AI‑powered workflows to turn insight into impact - on time, on brief, and beyond expectations.

Who You Are

This role is perfect for someone experienced in guiding internal teams and clients alike :

Meticulously organised with exceptional time management and attention to detail - nothing slips through the cracks

A creative problem‑solver who thinks outside the box and prioritises a brilliant client experience, even under pressure

Proven end‑to‑end ownership of technical, on‑page and content SEO and hands‑on with common SEO / analytics tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Lighthouse)

Experiencing managing people, including hiring, training, 1 : 1s and performance reviews

Pro with collaborative workflow tools (Airtable, FigJam) and quick to master new ones

Tech‑curious with an aptitude for learning creative and technical processes - comfortable experimenting with AI to streamline and elevate workflows

A clear, confident communicator - concise in writing, credible in the room, and client‑calm under fire

A prioritisation pro who delivers to deadlines without compromising quality

A self‑starter with a high work ethic, ownership mindset, and follow‑through

If this sounds like you, you’ll thrive here - we value outcomes, curiosity, and a growth mindset as much as experience.

Who We Are

At Storm Ideas, we supercharge the digital presence of some of the biggest names in US TV and entertainment. Since 2008, our international team has delivered bold, forward‑thinking solutions for globally recognised clients.

Whether we're building innovative products, producing high‑impact social content, or designing smarter ways for our partners to work—we’re right at the cutting edge of creativity, technology, and automation.

Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence present exciting opportunities for us and our clients. As the world adapts, we’re committed to safely exploring the potential advantages of AI, integrating it thoughtfully into our work where possible, and one day guiding our clients through new possibilities when they’re open and ready for them. By tapping into our creativity, expertise, and collaboration, we aim to embrace its potential together. Our vision relies on people who are curious about this technology and excited to take on this challenge!

What You’ll Make Happen

• Lead and grow a team of five across SEO, editorial content, digital programming and analytics.
• Own SEO strategy end‑to‑end (technical, on‑page, content and measurement) and ensure best practice is embedded across clients’ websites.
• Be accountable for delivery quality, timelines and client satisfaction.
• Own analytics and reporting (KPIs, dashboards, reports, insight cadence).
• Evolve and package our services; support proposals and pricing.
• Manage budgets and utilisation for our services.
• Build and document scalable processes, SOPs and training across the team.

What It’s Like to Work Here

Cutting-Edge Tools & Tech

Work with the latest hardware and software—Windows or Mac—so you're always set up to succeed.

Ideas Welcome, Always

We don’t just say we’re open to ideas—we act on them. Your insights can shape how we work across the company.

Fast, Agile, Adaptive

We move like a start-up but with the backing of a larger team. Quick decisions and a responsive culture are the norm.

Incredible Team, Global Reach

Join an international crew of 175+ passionate, talented people. We hire for skill, drive, and authenticity—just be yourself.

Remote-First & Flexible

Fully remote within South Africa. The working hours for this role will be 9.30am - 6pm UK time.

BENEFITS

IMMEDIATE BENEFITS

AFTER 3 MONTHS

AFTER 1 YEAR

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Questions & Task – after reviewing your application, we may send you some questions to answer via a self-recorded video, along with a short task to test your skills.

Interview – if we think you may be a strong fit you'll meet with Duncan, our Chief Content Officer, for an interview.

Not sure if you tick every box? Apply anyway – we care more about your potential and mindset than a perfect match.

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