Social Media Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the social content strategy and team execution for drinks, beauty, and lifestyle brands, translating culture-driven insights into platform-native campaigns while developing talent and collaborating across creative, strategy and client teams.

  • Growth through social-first storytelling on TikTok and Instagram, including scripting, editing, and creator collaborations.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team, aligning with cross-functional partners to deliver impactful social content and campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Line Management & Development
  • - Mentor, support and develop a high-performing team of Social Media Executives, creating an environment where creativity, collaboration and accountability thrive.
  • - Act as a positive role model within the team, supporting the development of future managers through coaching, feedback and guidance.
  • - Foster a culture of curiosity and continuous learning, encouraging the team to stay ahead of emerging social platforms, tools and trends.
  • - Support team wellbeing and professional development while maintaining high performance standards.
  • - Build strong internal partnerships across creative, strategy and client teams to deliver best-in-class social work.
  • Social Content, Strategy & Creative Thinking
  • - Work with the Social Lead to develop and lead social-first strategies for drinks, beauty & lifestyle brands, ensuring content is platform-native, culturally relevant and creatively ambitious.
  • - Identify opportunities for brands to participate authentically in culture, from trending moments to creator collaborations.
  • - Develop innovative content ideas designed for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and emerging social channels.
  • - Turn ideas into reality through scripting concepts, self-shooting content, editing quick short form videos and/or collaborating with the team to bring to life
  • - Champion a social-first mindset across the agency, sharing insight, trends and best practice with colleagues.
  • - Stay closely connected to online culture, creators and the drinks category, translating insight into impactful social content.
  • Client & Account Management
  • - Act as a key point of contact for clients on social media delivery and strategy.
  • - Oversee the day-to-day running of social channels for leading FMCG brands.
  • - Build strong and trusted client relationships, confidently presenting ideas, strategies and results.
  • - Support planning and delivery of monthly social content calendars and campaigns.
  • - Manage creator, influencer and UGC partnerships where required.
  • Project Management & Delivery