Social Media Executive

London | Hybrid -3 days in office | Permanent | ASAP

We're working with an exciting, fast-growing business looking for a Social Media Executive to join its creative and marketing team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their social media career who is culturally tapped-in, understands what works on social and genuinely enjoys creating content.

Working closely with the Social Media Lead, you'll support the day-to-day running of several social channels, helping with everything from content and copy to trends, creators, research and reporting.

It's a hands-on role where you'll have plenty of opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop your experience across social and content.

What You'll Be Doing

• Write engaging, platform-specific copy across Instagram, TikTok, X, Pinterest and YouTube.

• Support day-to-day content planning, scheduling and publishing.

• Adapt copy and content for different audiences and tones of voice.

• Keep on top of emerging social trends, formats, sounds and cultural moments.

• Produce regular trend and competitor research.

• Suggest creative ways to turn trends and audience insights into content ideas.

• Help source relevant UGC and identify creators for campaigns.

• Support creator and ambassador outreach where needed.

• Monitor audience behaviour and social conversations to identify opportunities.

• Help organise content and maintain asset libraries.

• Support the creation of presentations, reports and campaign decks.

• Assist with content creation, including capturing and editing social-first content.

• Support the wider team on shoots and other projects when required.

• Proactively bring new ideas and identify ways to improve social content and processes.

Who We're Looking For

• Around 1-2 years' experience within social media, content or digital marketing.

• A genuine interest in social media, internet culture and emerging trends.

• Strong knowledge of TikTok and Instagram and an understanding of what performs across different platforms.

• Strong copywriting skills with a good understanding of tone, humour and audience.

• Comfortable creating and posting content.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Creative, proactive and full of ideas.

• Able to work across multiple projects and switch between different tones of voice.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Someone who is naturally curious about what people are watching, sharing and talking about online.

Bonus Skills

• CapCut, Premiere Pro or similar editing tools.

• Canva or basic design experience.

• Experience creating short-form video content.

• Creator or influencer marketing experience.

• Experience managing brand social accounts.

What's On Offer

• £25,000-£35,000 DOE

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the London office

• Private health and dental cover following probation

• Enhanced family benefits

• Additional annual leave based on length of service

• Birthday half-day

• Opportunities to work on exciting content and creative projects

• Plenty of exposure and development working directly with an experienced Social Media Lead

If you're early in your social media career, constantly spotting what's happening online and looking for a role where you can get properly involved, we'd love to hear from you.

Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.