Social Media Marketing Specialist

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelInternship

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate international social media and paid campaigns to build a relatable EdTech brand that engages students and young professionals, driving awareness, engagement, and qualified leads across platforms.

  • Manage multi-channel social presence and community engagement across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more.
  • Plan, create, and optimize organic content and paid ads (Meta, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn) with platform-tailored copy and visuals.
  • Track engagement, reach, leads, and ROI; conduct audience research and competitive analysis to improve performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage NxtGener’s social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google, and other relevant platforms.
  • Plan and execute both organic content strategies and paid advertising campaigns.
  • Help build a trusted, relatable, and inspiring online brand for students and young professionals worldwide.
  • Manage all social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other digital channels.
  • Plan, create, schedule, and publish engaging content including graphics, videos, reels, stories, carousels, and promotional campaigns.
  • Develop and manage paid advertising campaigns across:
  • Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Google Ads
  • YouTube Ads
  • LinkedIn Ads
  • Monitor ad performance, budgets, targeting, conversions, and ROI.
  • Create compelling captions, ad copy, hooks, and calls-to-action tailored to each platform.
  • Track analytics including engagement, reach, clicks, leads, conversions, and follower growth.
  • Conduct audience research and competitor analysis to improve campaign performance.
  • Coordinate marketing campaigns aligned with recruitment, partnerships, and brand goals.
  • Manage community engagement including comments, messages, and audience interactions.
  • Support brand consistency across all digital channels and marketing materials.
  • Suggest creative growth strategies and new campaign ideas.

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing social media accounts and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and digital marketing trends.
  • Experience running paid advertising campaigns on Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, or similar platforms.
  • Ability to create engaging written and visual content.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, or similar.
  • Understanding of audience targeting, engagement strategies, and campaign optimisation.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred

  • Experience in education, student recruitment, or youth-focused marketing.
  • Basic graphic design and video editing skills.
  • SEO and content marketing knowledge.
  • Experience managing influencer or ambassador campaigns.
  • Knowledge of email marketing platforms and CRM systems.

Benefits

  • Real-world experience working with a growing UK-based EdTech company.
  • Opportunity to lead international digital marketing campaigns.
  • Strong portfolio-building opportunities across social media and paid advertising.
  • Professional mentorship and career development.
  • Networking opportunities and industry exposure.
  • Flexible working structure.
  • Potential progression into senior or long-term roles based on performance.
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NxtGener

NxtGener is a global solutions company currently focussed on building inclusive pathways between education, employability and empowerment.Founded by former international students, we deeply understand the real challenges of studying, living and working abroad - from funding and visas to mental health and career confidence.Today, we design and deliver solutions in Higher Education, International Studies and Career Development, with a focus on students from South Asia, East Asia, Africa and other underrepresented regions.Our work combines student-led insight, technology, and partnerships to create a 360° support ecosystem that serves students, universities, employers and impact organisations:Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we focus on reducing inequality, expanding access to quality education, and improving graduate employability through work-integrated learning and skills-based training.Looking ahead, we are building next-generation digital platform called ENROLLINX to connect students, universities and employers in one global ecosystem.Whether you are a university, employer, NGO, startup, investor or student, NxtGener is your partner in designing scalable, impact-driven solutions for the next generation of global talent.

Founded in 2025
18 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
365
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.9%
Direct
36.5%
Referral
13.8%
Social
4.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~18

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (50% of company)