Social Media Manager

Edinburgh, UK (Unknown)

£25K/yr – £30K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the social media strategy across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook and other platforms, from planning and production to analysis and optimization.

  • Lead content calendars and production schedules
  • Create hooks, scripts and briefs; film and edit short-form video
  • Analyse performance and apply insights to improve future content

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage social media strategies across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook and other relevant platforms.
  • Generate creative ideas and develop recurring social formats.
  • Plan and manage content calendars, campaigns, shoots and production schedules.
  • Write hooks, scripts, captions and creative briefs.
  • Film and edit short-form video content.
  • Repurpose long-form footage and existing production material into engaging social-first content.
  • Create behind-the-scenes, educational, interview, storytelling and project-focused content.
  • Work with and direct UGC creators.
  • Produce UGC-style advertising and organic social content.
  • Appear on camera when required as a presenter or personality.

Requirements

  • Experience managing social media accounts for brands, organisations, entertainment companies or businesses.
  • Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts and Facebook.
  • Experience creating short-form and long-form video content.
  • Experience with filming and editing.
  • Experience developing content strategies and managing content calendars.
  • Strong copywriting and storytelling skills.
  • Experience analysing social media performance.
  • Excellent organisational and project-management skills.
  • Confidence working independently and taking ownership of projects.
  • A strong understanding of what makes content engaging and shareable.

Preferred

  • Experience working with humanitarian, charity or disaster-relief organisations.
  • Experience working with entertainment brands, television or established intellectual property.
  • Experience creating UGC-style advertising.
  • Experience directing creators or managing UGC campaigns.
  • Experience with paid social advertising.
  • Experience building or marketing e-commerce products.
  • Experience appearing on camera.
  • Experience repurposing long-form footage into social-first content.

Benefits

  • This is an opportunity to take ownership of the organisation's social media presence and play a central role in shaping how Humanitarian Operations communicates online.
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Humanitarian Operations

Humanitarian Operations (HOPE) is a charitable organization dedicated to improving access to essential educational services in underprivileged communities worldwide.Our team of volunteers provides crucial support, using innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies to maximise our impact.We work closely with local partners to ensure that our programs are sustainable and have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.Our mission is to make a positive difference in the world by improving the lives of those in need.Join us in our efforts to create a better future for all. #humanitarianoperations #nonprofit #volunteer #globalimpact #education

Founded in 2004
London, England, GBR
81 employees (19 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

£25K/yr – £30K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range (£28K) is 31% below the median base salary for Social Media Manager roles in the United Kingdom (£40K).

Social Media Manager median pay in the United Kingdom

£40K/yr

Most pay falls between £35K and £47K. Based on 77 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~82
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Social Media Manager

Humanitarian Operations · Edinburgh, UK · Unknown