Social Media Executive

Porter Recruitment Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

Social Media Executive London Up to £23k benefits VR066 Our client is a global, business and strategic communication consultancy with a mission to drive innovation by bringing brands closer to their purpose in more meaningful ways. They represent corporates, consumer brands, charities, celebrities, countries, governments, global thought leaders and private clients, curating relevant and innovative communication strategies to address twenty-first century challenges. As a result, their campaigns empower audiences, shape perceptions, create trends, drive innovation and shift the zeitgeist to inspire lasting positive action and ultimately turn purpose into profit. They are now seeking an ambitious and talented Social Media Executive with at least 1 years’ experience, to work across client campaign and to manage the company’s internal social media properties. The candidate should be used to working in fast-paced, dynamic work environments, and be curious, having a finger on the pulse of innovative social media and digital trends. Creative design experience would be at an advantage. Responsibilities of the Social Media Executive · Have a passion for innovation, creativity, storytelling and all things Social media · Be an exceptional copywriter and create compelling content and assets (press releases, authored articles, social media content, videos, infographics etc) · Lead on research and insight-gathering · Demonstrate a real understanding and practice of generating stand out, tier 1 media coverage and servicing clients to a high standard. · Identify opportunities to raise client profiles beyond media coverage such as through speaker opportunities, award nominations · Participation in brainstorms to devise fresh and innovative ideas, whether to develop story angles and/or to increase followers and fans to build an engaged online community · Creation and execution of Digital PR campaigns, including writing & distributing press releases, building relationships with journalists and identifying and engaging influencers and blogger · Proactively create, launch and assist on the management of a range of social media platforms for the company and its clients to attract new visitors, engage existing users, and gain brand visibility through curating an active community and thereby encouraging sharing of content · Scheduling social media content · Monitor social media and digital activity and data to review effectiveness of campaigns, social listening and brand amplification · Implementing SEO strategies to increase web traffic for clients · Craft engaging story-telling opportunities to generate positive news and feature stories Skills · At least 1 years’ experience with social media · The ideal candidate would thrive on being part of a dynamic environment, embracing the professional challenges and positive energy that comes with working at a fast-paced agency alongside an inspirational, friendly, growing and close-knit team of professionals who are generating outstanding results for clients, reflecting their ambition and creativity. The candidate will also be part of the entrepreneurial company’s exciting international expansion plans. Benefits include a competitive salary, company pension scheme, work-travel opportunities, learning, development and career progression.