Social Media & Content Executive at Earthbound UK Ltd | Cannock, Walsall, UK | £21K/yr – £23K/yr

Social Media & Content Executive

Cannock, Walsall, UK (On-site)

£21K/yr – £23K/yrEntry LevelPermanent

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social content engine from strategy to execution, balancing storytelling with data to keep the brand relevant across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and emergent formats.

Content Engine: Own platform-forward content creation, calendar discipline, and brand storytelling across channels.
Performance Analytics: Measure engagement, reach, and clicks to guide creative decisions and format tests.
Growth & Trends: Track trends, test emerging formats, and connect social ideas to wider marketing like email and SEO.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Contribute to a social media strategy aligned with business objectives
Create engaging, platform-appropriate content across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and beyond, including imagery, video and infographics
Help maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent posting and a coherent brand story
Craft storytelling that brings our brand to life and connects with our audience
Produce and develop branded assets with creative freedom
Monitor comments, mentions, and audience responses across platforms, responding where appropriate and flagging anything relevant to the team
Track and analyse social media performance metrics (engagement rate, reach, impressions, clicks, etc.)
Use data and insights to inform content decisions
Stay updated on the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices
Experiment with emerging platforms and formats to drive engagement

Requirements

Some hands-on experience in content creation, social media, or digital marketing, through a degree, placement, freelance work, or running channels of your own, is expected, but we're more interested in your portfolio and instincts than your job title history
Prior experience with photography or videography is a strong advantage
Photography skills are essential, a good eye and the ability to shoot content independently
Videography and video editing skills (CapCut or similar) are a must
Strong graphic design skills (Photoshop, Canva, or similar)
Strong copywriting and storytelling ability
Experience with webpage design and the Shopify platform is advantageous
Working knowledge of SEO
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Well-organised, able to manage multiple tasks, and reliable with deadlines