Social & Content Executive

4th & Reckless; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand in Greater Manchester is looking for a Social & Content Executive to enhance their social media presence. The successful candidate will manage various social platforms, create engaging content, and track performance metrics to inform strategy. Ideal for those with a passion for social media and strong organizational skills, this role offers flexible hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Birthday day off

25-day holiday

Flexible hours

Vibrant team

40% off staff discount

Team socials

Free Parking

Competitions

Qualifications

• Comfortable managing spreadsheets and multiple tasks.
• Understanding of current influencer trends.
• Ability to produce in-depth reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media channels including YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Create engaging content for organic and paid social media.
• Track performance and stay ahead of social media trends.
• Nurture and grow online community engagement.

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Strong understanding of social media platforms

High level of attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive and self-motivated

Creative thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of social media reporting metrics

Education

Educational background in fashion, marketing or a relevant topic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media management platforms

InShot

CapCut

Canva

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the 4th & Reckless team in a key role focused on driving our social media presence. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing high-quality content across our organic and paid social channels, as well as supporting the day-to-day management of our organic platforms.

TheSocial & Content Executive willplay a crucial role in tracking performance, staying ahead of trends and algorithm updates, and ensuring our community remains at the heart of everything we do. This person will work closely with and provide support to the Head of Marketing & Creative, contributing to brand awareness, producing high-end creative content, and enhancing our online presence.

Main Responsibilities

• Social Media management - Supporting with the management of all social channels, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram stories & Instagram Grid support
• Create engaging social content for both our organic & paid social channels. Ensuring this is in line with the overall brand identity, whilst also creating fresh content to maximise reach, engagement and customer acquisition.
• Content editing for different platforms of Social Media, including Instagram reels, TikToks, YouTube shorts & long-form videos and static content.
• Staying up to date with current trends, themes, algorithms and platform changes and updates to ensure that we are always at the forefront. Consistently thinking of creative and outside-of-the-box ideas to implement across social media to engage and grow our audience.
• Nurturing and growing our online community, ensuring that community management is always at the forefront and that we have a consistent two-way conversation with our audience.
• Working with the brand & marketing team to ensure seamless & innovative Campaign execution.
• Working closely with the Collaborations team to ensure that we are maximising all influencer content and opportunities.
• When needed supporting with content creation at brand events and activations to showcase the brand to a high standard, driving reach and brand awareness.
• Regular weekly and monthly reporting and tracking to ensure that we are achieving our KPI’s and using the results to inform our strategy going forward.
• Consistently working towards key objectives to increase our social engagement and overall reach, boost our following and build an online community.

Requirements

• Organised and detail-oriented, and comfortable managing spreadsheets and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of all social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and current influencer trends.
• High level of attention to detail, amazing communicator, collaborative & creative.
• A passion for social media with a strong understanding of each platform and their specific niche
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude, able to work independently
• Commercially aware, consistently staying up to date with emerging social media trends and platform updates
• A creative eye, consistently thinking of new exciting outside of the box ideas that align with the brand
• Enthusiastic, positive, and aligned with our brand values and voice
• A good strong understanding of social media reporting metrics
• Creative as well as analytical and comfortable producing in-depth reports
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and within a fast-paced environment

Beneficial

• Educational background within fashion, marketing or a relevant topic
• Familiarity with using Microsoft Office and social media management platforms
• Knowledge of editing and content creation platforms such as InShot, CapCut and Canva
• Experience in a similar social media-based role

Benefits

• Birthday day off
• 25-day holiday
• Flexible hours
• Vibrant team
• 40% off staff discount
• Team socials
• Free Parking
• Competitions
• Hybrid working - 4 days in the Altrincham office