Social Media Executive at Octopus Energy | London, UK

Octopus Energy

Social Media Executive

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative content engine across social platforms, turning emerging trends into rapid, engaging formats while measuring impact and learning what works.

Content creation and rapid production across video, memes, and posts to stay timely and relevant.
Trend scouting and format experimentation by listening to TikTok, X, IG, and YouTube conversations.
Cross-functional collaboration to explain results, optimize output, and drive community engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Make stuff - video, graphics, memes, written posts across all formats; quick reactive TikToks, mini-mockumentaries, energy explainers
Be the meme machine; scan internet for moments Octopus can own and turn around quickly
Pitch relentlessly with new ideas weekly; present new formats and angles
Listen and lurk on TikTok, X, Instagram, YouTube; track trends and conversations about Octopus
Support our community; work with Community Management and help with tricky customer situations
Keep the wheels turning; prioritise weekly output to stay timely and relevant
Measure what matters; use data to test, learn, and explain what worked

Requirements

At least 2 years' experience creating content for a brand's social channels (agency or in-house)
Video production and editing skills (Adobe Suite is a plus)
Experience with social listening tools (Brandwatch)
Graphic design chops - you can make a meme, a Story, a thumbnail, whatever's needed
A proactive, execution-first mindset: you pitch ideas and you follow through
You're chronically online: you personally use social media a lot and understand internet culture
A genuine understanding of people - how they think, what they share, and why
T-shaped: adaptable and happy to have a crack at everything
A genuine passion for making a big green dent in the universe

Preferred

Adobe Suite is a plus

Benefits

💚 Why else you'll love it here
• 💰 Salary discussed on call with a recruiter to match experience and avoid strict publicly posted figures
• 🎉 Octopus Energy Group has a unique culture with autonomy, co-owners, and projects that break new ground; recognised as UK's top company to work for and top ten in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
• 🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

Octopus Energy

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

London, England, GBR

5K employees (177 in marketing)

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