Paid Social Executive, 12 month fixed term contract

Immediate Live Co; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Paid Social Executive for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role supports the management of paid social media campaigns across platforms like Meta and TikTok. Ideal for someone early in their digital marketing career, the position offers a relaxed working environment with numerous benefits, including flexible working and tailored training opportunities.

Benefits

Relaxed working environment

Supportive well-being initiatives

25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday

Flexible/hybrid working

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced family policies

Competitive pension plans

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of marketing experience or relevant internship.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and monitoring of paid social campaigns.
• Help with building campaigns and writing ad copy.
• Pull weekly and monthly performance reports.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Digital Marketing

Tools

Meta Business Manager

TikTok Ads

Job description

Paid Social Executive, 12 month fixed term contract (up to £30,000 depending on experience)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food, and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps, and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage, and educate.

Whether it’s the big things or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Paid Social Executive to support the day-to-day management of our paid social media campaigns. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their digital marketing career who’s eager to learn, grow, and make an impact across high-performing campaigns on platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest.

The Paid Social Executive is part of the Customer Marketing and Subscriptions team, reporting into the Paid Social Manager/Lead. The role involves delivering, optimising, and reporting on all paid social campaigns across the entire business portfolio.

As a Paid Social Executive, you will:

• Assist in the setup, execution, and monitoring of paid social campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and others.
• Help with building campaigns, selecting targeting, uploading creatives, and writing ad copy.
• Monitor campaign performance daily and flag issues or opportunities for optimisation.
• Assist in pulling weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Support A/B testing efforts for audiences, creatives, and messaging.
• Keep up to date with platform updates and best practices.
• Stay organised and maintain campaign tracking processes.

Minimum requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year of marketing experience (agency or in-house), or a relevant internship.
• A passion for digital marketing and social media.
• Basic understanding of paid social platforms (Meta Business Manager, TikTok Ads, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Data-curious – comfortable working with numbers and learning how to analyse performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management skills and ability to multitask.
• Professional and proactive work ethic.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English.

Benefits:

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival.
• Supportive well-being initiatives, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First Aiders & Champions.
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, in addition to your annual entitlement.
• Tailored training and development through our in-house learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible/hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family policies including paternity, adoption, and surrogacy leave, as well as policies for pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers.
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance.
• A newly renovated modern office with collaborative spaces.

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our communities, and our environmental impact. Our Diversity & Inclusion network, well-being programs, and sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, marital/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, age, religion, belief, or disability. We support applications from those returning to work after a career break, maternity leave, or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place to grow, be supported, and make a difference.