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Chief Marketing Officer (Growth) — Subscriber Acquisition & Multi-Platform Distribution Jobs in South Africa at ExpandMyFans

Title: Chief Marketing Officer (Growth) — Subscriber Acquisition & Multi-Platform Distribution

Company: ExpandMyFans

Location: South Africa

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Chief Marketing Officer (Growth & Marketing Director) to lead our multi-platform growth strategy for a fast-growing creator management business.

This role will own audience growth, subscriber acquisition, and content distribution across multiple social platforms while leading a team responsible for creative, editing, distribution, YouTube, and client success.

Reporting to the COO, you will build scalable systems that drive sustainable growth across platforms rather than relying on a single traffic source.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own subscriber, audience growth, and traffic performance across multiple social platforms.
  • Develop and execute a multi-platform distribution strategy across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Threads, and Reddit.
  • Build systems that repurpose content efficiently across platforms.
  • Optimize the journey from content discovery to subscriber conversion.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across creative, editing, distribution, YouTube, and client success.
  • Monitor platform performance and use data to improve growth and conversion.
  • Ensure content complies with platform policies and best practices.
  • Build reporting dashboards and use insights to improve performance.

Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience leading multi-platform audience growth and subscriber acquisition.
  • Experience managing managers or team leads responsible for larger teams.
  • Strong background in social media strategy and content distribution.
  • Experience with short-form and long-form video platforms.
  • Experience using analytics and performance data to drive marketing decisions.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Native or fluent English.

Preferred

  • Experience in creator economy, digital media, subscription businesses, or social-first brands.
  • Entrepreneurial experience building or scaling a business.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

  • Takes ownership and delivers measurable outcomes.
  • Thinks strategically while executing effectively.
  • Builds scalable systems rather than relying on manual processes.
  • Is comfortable being accountable for growth metrics.
  • Thrives in a fast-moving digital environment.

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