Social Media Manager

European Service Network; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ESN, Brussels-based international communications agency, is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager to shape clients’ digital presence with paid and organic campaigns across platforms.

You will plan and execute social media strategies, manage influencer collaborations, analyze performance, and contribute to multilingual campaigns for EU‑focused clients.

Join a dynamic, multicultural team in a full-time role starting ASAP, working in Brussels with diverse external clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in paid social media management; 3 years acceptable if EU campaigns were part of the scope.
• Strong understanding of a wide variety of online platforms and proficiency with social media tools such as Meltwater.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C2) with other EU languages a plus.
• Clear and concise communicator able to work effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage influencer campaigns is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing social media strategies aligned with broader communication goals.
• Setting up and managing paid and organic campaigns across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, Google Ads, YouTube, etc.).
• Overseeing influencer partnerships and outreach.
• Creating and scheduling innovative and engaging content tailored to each platform.
• Setting KPIs, monitoring performance metrics and preparing regular performance reports.
• Working with the wider team to execute social media strategies as part of wider digital, multilingual campaigns.
• Staying up to date with trends and innovations in digital communication.

Skills

Paid social

Campaign planning

Analytics

Tools

Meltwater

Job description

ESN is looking for an experienced Social Media Manager to help shape our clients’ digital presence by designing and managing data-driven paid and organic campaigns.

Location: Brussels
Type: Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible

About ESN

ESN is an international communications agency that has been helping organisations connect with their audiences since 1986. We bring together talented people, creative thinking and technical expertise to deliver impactful communications for public and private sector clients worldwide. Since June 2024, ESN has been part of mci group, an independently owned global agency with 64 offices across 34 countries.

We’re looking for an experienced Social Media Manager to join our team and help shape our clients’ digital presence across platforms.

Mission

You will develop and strengthen our clients’ digital and social media presence. Combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, you will plan and execute social media campaigns, oversee influencer collaborations, analyse performance and insights, and help shape broader digital communication strategies.

Day-to-day tasks will include:

• Developing and implementing social media strategies aligned with broader communication goals.
• Setting up and managing paid and organic campaigns across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, Google Ads, YouTube, etc.).
• Overseeing influencer partnerships and outreach.
• Creating and scheduling innovative and engaging content tailored to each platform.
• Setting KPIs, monitoring performance metrics and preparing regular performance reports.
• Working with the wider team to execute social media strategies as part of wider digital, multilingual campaigns
• Staying up to date with trends and innovations in digital communication.
  

Profile

We are looking for an experienced person who is passionate about digital communication, good at storytelling and committed to data-driven analysis. Many of our clients are EU institutions so an interest in and experience of communicating EU policies is an advantage.

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in paid social media management. Three years will be considered if the candidate has experience of working on EU campaigns.
• Strong understanding of a wide variety of online platforms and proficiency in social media tools such as Meltwater.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C2 or full professional proficiency), other EU languages are a plus.
• Clear and concise communicator, able to work effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage influencer campaigns is an asset.

What we offer

• A dynamic and multicultural work environment.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.
• Access to continuous learning via our mci Institute
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful communication projects across Europe.