Communications & Social Media Specialist - London

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator, help ensure brand compliance in all School communication activities, protecting the brand ‘tone of voice’
• Support the development and coordination of internal and external communications projects following the company’s strategy
• Support relevant off-line and on-line activities to ensure maximum brand visibility and coordination between them
• Maintain the in-house press and invitation mailing list, press and media archive, and marketing and advertising materials
• Collect and edit appealing content (images, videos, interviews) to boost the local Instagram account
• Support the production of visual assets such as images and videos for advertising purposes
• Coordinate day-to-day content delivery with the social media agency, preparing briefs, sharing assets, consolidating feedback and tracking deadlines, with priorities and approvals agreed with the Communications Coordinator
• Help oversee the creative content archive and develop new content (images, video, interviews) for the School’s communication strategies
• Disseminate relevant creative content quickly to stakeholders, agency networks or representative offices and information centres
• Assist with agency and School processes related to social media, communications, events, marketing and advertising (invoices, purchase orders, contract approvals, ROI and campaign reporting)

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, communications, fashion, design or a related field, or relevant practical experience
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in marketing, communications, events or social media agency within fashion/luxury/design area
• Working knowledge of Instagram and TikTok, with an understanding of what makes content perform
• Demonstrable ability to independently film and edit social media content, including interviews, campus activities, workshops and events
• Proficiency in photo and video editing tools (for example Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro or Canva), with a strong eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency
• Practical experience supporting events, with strong attention to logistics, guest experience and professional communication with speakers, suppliers and external partners
• Strong written English, with attention to detail and a clear, consistent brand tone of voice
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines while working under supervision
• Confident interpersonal skills, with the ability to brief contributors, conduct interviews and coordinate professionally with agencies and industry partners
• Enthusiasm for fashion, design and the creative industries

Preferred

• Desirable - Familiarity with paid social media advertising (such as Meta Ads Manager) and basic analytics tools - A second language, particularly useful for international audiences - Basic knowledge of SEO and website content management