Project Manager - social media content

Mccann Erickson SA; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency is seeking a proactive Project Manager for social media content. This permanent role involves managing projects for a retail account, ensuring seamless delivery and collaboration across teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape a growing business area within the agency.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Time Well Taken Days

Subsidised Onsite Massages

Free Onsite Breakfast

Birthday Off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in managing social media and creative production projects.
• Experience in retail or digital/social sectors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of social media and creative production projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams across London and Manchester.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Tools

PM Tools

Job description

Project Manager – Social Media Content/Sole Retail Account

Hybrid working at McCann Content Studios in Bishopsgate

Permanent role - Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK and can work onsite in London

About us

McCann Content Studios (MCS) is a new-to-market concept introduced by the world-leading advertising agency McCann. MCS is a global centre for social and creator capabilities, aiming to simplify the process for clients working on social and creator-led campaigns. The studio offers creative services, audience development, creator partnerships, and performance measurement—combining full-service social and creator strategy and execution into a single entity.

The role and purpose

We’re seeking a proactive and experienced mid-level Project Manager to lead and deliver social and production projects for a retail-based account. You’ll work closely with client services, social, and production teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the future of our MCS offering, with opportunities to build and lead teams in a high-growth area within McCann Worldgroup.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage end-to-end delivery of social media and creative production projects.
2. Collaborate with internal teams across London and Manchester to ensure alignment and clear communication.
3. Support the implementation and refinement of project management processes during onboarding.
4. Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
5. Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
6. Contribute to onboarding and coordination of freelancers with the wider team.
7. Ensure adherence to QA standards and proactive risk management.

Skills and behaviours

• Mid-level experience in managing social media and creative production projects.
• Experience in retail or digital/social sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of paid social and content production workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A calm, energetic, and detail-oriented personality—ready to build culture and lead by example.
• Commercial acumen and experience working with remote, cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with PM tools is a plus; specific platforms are currently being scoped.

Minimum requirements

• Commercial experience in project managing social media content for the retail sector.
• Experience working with well-known brands.
• Willingness to work on one sole account.
• Strong client-facing expertise.
• Impeccable communication skills and proactivity in a fast-paced environment.

Perks of the job

In addition to standard benefits such as holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, and group income protection, we offer:

• Three 'Time Well Taken' days each year.
• A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office.
• On-site massages, haircuts, manicures, and furry friend cuddles (we're dog-friendly).
• Free onsite breakfast, snacks, and drinks, with regular 'Lounge Nights' on the office rooftop.
• Tools for growth, including SPARK (our internal L&D platform), LinkedIn Learning, and external opportunities with NABS, WACL, and the IPA.
• Your birthday off.
• A tree planted in your name for each Mcanniversary.
• Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances.
• Partner discounts and access to independent financial advice.

No recruitment partners on this occasion, thank you.

We welcome applicants requiring additional support during the application process. McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, embracing diversity in all its forms. For support, contact us at [e-mail].

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McCann helps brands build meaningful platforms that drive growth and cultural impact. Founded over 100 years ago with the 'Truth Well Told' platform, McCann is a leading global advertising agency network, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).