Social Creative Manager

London, UK (On-site)

£40K/yr – £45K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the day-to-day organic social content across TikTok and Instagram Reels, shaping platform-first video from concept to publish.

  • Develop original content ideas and edit short-form videos
  • Analyse performance and evolve content strategy
  • Collaborate on social campaigns with the Senior Creative

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the day-to-day organic social content across TikTok and Instagram Reels
  • Develop original content ideas, film, edit and publish engaging short-form video content
  • Analyse content performance, identify what's working and continually evolve the content strategy
  • Work alongside the Senior Creative to develop social campaigns around key launches and cultural moments
  • Bring wider brand campaigns to life across social channels through creative video content
  • Support the Growth team by creating engaging paid social content inspired by high-performing organic ideas
  • Stay close to social platforms, understanding audience behaviour whilst helping the brand carve out its own unique space rather than simply following trends

Requirements

  • Proven experience creating engaging short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels or similar platforms
  • Strong filming and editing skills with an eye for pace, humour and storytelling
  • Naturally creative with an endless stream of content ideas
  • Understands social-first content and what captures attention within the first few seconds
  • Confident working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced creative environment
  • Comfortable behind the camera and ideally happy appearing in front of it too
  • Someone who genuinely understands challenger brand mindset, and how to create content that feels original, entertaining and memorable

Preferred

  • Experience contributing to wider social strategy
  • Exposure to paid social creative across Meta, YouTube or TikTok
  • Strong copywriting skills
  • Design, photography or illustration experience
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London, England, GBR
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