Activation Manager - Remote UK

Dexerto; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment media group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Activation Executive/Manager to join their Integrated Marketing team. The ideal candidate will manage social-first branded content campaigns, collaborating with various teams to create engaging content for audiences. This entry-level position requires at least 1 year of social media experience and a genuine passion for gaming and social trends. The role offers a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a social media role.
• Passion for gaming, internet culture, and social trends.
• Ability to think strategically and activate creatively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full campaign lifecycle from planning to reporting.
• Craft standout social copy and packaging.
• Support the briefing of social assets.

Skills

Understanding of social platforms

Copywriting and creative brainstorming

Community management

Managing multiple campaigns

Researching trends

Tools

Meta Ads Manager

TikTok Ads

X Ads

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Company Overview

Dexerto is a premier entertainment media group, engaging over 100 million monthly fans across various verticals, including gaming, esports, TV & movies, tech, and social media. Our dedicated team delivers high-quality evergreen content, making Dexerto a hub for the latest in gaming, entertainment, and tech news. We aim to be a leading destination in the digital media landscape.

Position Overview

Dexerto is hiring an Activation Executive/Manager to join our growing Integrated Marketing team and help bring social-first branded content campaigns to life. You’ll work closely with the Paid Social Manager to plan, launch, and report on campaigns that entertain audiences and deliver real results for our clients. This is a great fit for a social media manager who’s ready to take the next step into a more commercial and branded content–focused role—working with some of the biggest names in gaming and entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full campaign lifecycle— from planning and scheduling to publishing and reporting.
• Craft standout social copy and packaging that fits each platform and audience.
• Support the briefing of social assets to our internal design and video teams.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Commercial, Editorial, and Creative teams to ensure campaigns feel authentic to Dexerto’s tone and audience.
• Track and report on cross channel campaign performance.
• Handle community management and comment moderation to protect both Dexerto’s and clients’ brands.
• Research platform trends, competitor activity, and creator content to inspire new campaign ideas.
• Help maintain campaign calendars, asset trackers, and internal documentation for smooth project delivery.
• Assist with paid social campaigns and optimizations.

Requirements

• 1+ years experience within a social media role at an agency or brand is essential.
• A genuine passion for gaming, internet culture, and social trends.
• Strong understanding of how each social platform works—and how audiences behave on them.
• Comfortable managing multiple campaigns in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident writing copy, brainstorming creative ideas, and working with different media formats across Dexerto’s different brands.
• Ability to think strategically and activate creatively.
• Proven track record and comprehensive knowledge of multi‑platform social media.
• Experience with branded content, publishing, or youth media environments is a big plus.
• Paid media experience in at least one of Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, X Ads, or willingness to learn them.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing and Sales