Social Media Executive

What the role will involve –

Reporting directly to the Project Director and joining our social media team of 6, you will be involved with our portfolio of market leading clients including Boots, Nestle, Post Office and Virgin Atlantic.
This role is suitable for someone who has at least 1+ years’ experience in a marketing role with exposure to running social media campaigns. Perhaps you are someone looking to take on a more challenging role with more responsibility and join a company who can assist you with your career progression.
You will work across a variety of channels including: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube. You will also have exposure to new and emerging channels such as: Pinterest and Instagram, as well as other specialist niche platforms including: blogs, forums and industry websites.
You will research and run campaigns, create interesting and engaging content, as well as monitor and report project performance. You will stay abreast of the latest Social Media trends and techniques, providing Social Media insight to the team and clients.
You will also communicate clearly and persuasively, demonstrating technical expertise and confidence in client consultations.

You have excellent client-facing skills, including the ability to take briefings, deliver presentations and provide technical expertise in meeting and on calls.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum 1 years’ experience in same or similar role, able to demonstrate examples of work
Marketing background
Creative, innovative and enthusiastic about new ideas and trends
Educated to degree level
Digital experience and up-to-date knowledge
Strong level of organisation and attention to detail
Passionate about all forms of Social Media, engaging with all platforms
Ability to write social media strategyDesirable

Degree within Marketing discipline
Excellent communication, written and verbal
Professional manner, confident client-facing skills
Experience of working with large scale clients, e.g. well-known brand, blue-chip company
Design skills and experience, e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Awareness of the wider business context, recruitment industry knowledge
Some people management or account management skills
All round digital experience including web, analytics, SEO and PPC