Social Media Executive/Senior Executive

Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, UK (Hybrid)

£25K/yr – £33K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own platform-specific social storytelling and reactive content, while shaping brand voice in community conversations and delivering data-informed storytelling to clients.

  • Platform-Native Storytelling: Own platform-specific content plans that align with client goals and drive engagement.
  • Reactive Content: Spot trends and create timely content that keeps clients relevant.
  • Voice of the Brand: Manage community engagement with brand-first copy to build authentic audience connections.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Platform-Native Storytelling: Build and execute social media content plans that feel native to each platform, ensuring every post is optimised and aligned to our clients' goals.
  • Design & Asset Production: Use tools like Canva, CapCut, and the Adobe Suite to turn raw ideas into social-first content.
  • Reactive Content: Move at the speed of social. You’ll identify trending sounds, memes, and cultural moments, pitching and creating reactive content that keeps our clients relevant.
  • Voice of the Brand: Manage inbound and outbound community engagement. You’ll go beyond standard replies, using clever copywriting and brand-first personality to build genuine connections with audiences.
  • Scheduling & Logistics: Utilise scheduling tools to ensure content goes live perfectly and on time, every time.
  • Client Collaboration: Support your Social Media Manager in managing client relationships, acting as a reliable point of contact and ensuring we are delivering on our promises.
  • Performance Tracking: Help build insightful reports that don't just list numbers, but tell a story about what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can win next month.
  • Trend Watching: Act as the team’s internal "trend scout," keeping the wider agency updated on algorithm shifts and emerging platform features.
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The Social Shepherd

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We're a social-first agency with offices in the UK & US, with a talented team of creative and data-driven marketers.Our core capabilities are Social, Paid, Creative, Influencer, Strategy & Insights.

Founded in 2018
London, England, GBR
74 employees (43 in marketing)
38% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
86.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
57.1%
Direct
32.6%
Referral
6.8%
Social
2.3%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~74

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
39 (53% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7