Social Manager - McCann Content Studios

McCann London; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in London is seeking a Social Manager to lead social media strategies for well-known brands. This role involves planning campaigns, managing client relationships, and fostering community engagement. The ideal candidate is highly organized with a passion for social media, possessing deep expertise in social strategies. The position offers additional perks like wellness support and unique time-off policies.

Benefits

Time Well Taken days

Mental health support

Subsidized massages

Free breakfast and snacks

Training opportunities

Birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in social media and influencer marketing.
• Experience with community management and content creation.
• Highly organized and process-driven.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute social media campaigns from ideation to measurement.
• Manage community engagement and foster brand growth.
• Monitor social metrics to meet KPIs.

Skills

Social media expertise

Client relationship management

Content creation

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Social Manager, McCann Content Studios (McCann London)

About McCann Content Studios (MCS)

MCS is McCann’s global hub for social and influencer capabilities. MCS’s diverse team of over 100 strategic thinkers, creatives, makers, innovators, and cultural connectors have one mission – to build enduring brands on social media. MCS offers end-to-end social strategy, social-first creativity, community management, influencer marketing, paid social, and analytics, supported by proprietary tools. Our clients include Aldi, Nike, and Xbox.

McCann Content Studios London is part of McCann London, a creative agency committed to authentic storytelling. Our work is rooted in truth, cultural relevance, and creating meaningful change. We aim to produce work that drives purpose, passion, and results, engaging with culture and building lasting brands.

Our notable campaigns include collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry, Xtina, Latto, L’Oréal, Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, and Mastercard’s ‘Priceless’ campaign.

About the Team

The team is culturally curious and innovative, delivering global social and influencer marketing solutions at scale. We focus on creating work that drives purpose, passion, and results.

About the Role

As the Social Manager, you will collaborate with talented teams to create award-winning work for our clients. You will work on a well-known brand with ambitious social media plans and play a key role in bringing these strategies to life.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning and executing social media campaigns from ideation to measurement.
2. Developing effective social strategies across platforms, staying ahead of industry trends and platform updates.
3. Managing community engagement and fostering brand growth.
4. Monitoring social media metrics to ensure KPIs are met and exceeded.
5. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align social strategies with broader marketing goals.

About You

• Deep expertise in social media and understanding of how it complements other channels, including influencer marketing.
• Experience managing client relationships and staying updated on social platform developments and trends.
• Highly organized, process-driven, with strong multitasking skills.
• Curious about industry evolution and cultural trends.
• Adaptive to changing client and business needs.
• Experience in community management and content creation, including copywriting and design software.
• Passionate about social media and its opportunities for brands.
• Excellent organizational and collaboration skills.

Perks of the Job

In addition to standard benefits, we offer:

• Three ‘Time Well Taken’ days annually for collective time off.
• On-demand mental health and coaching support, plus Headspace membership.
• Subsidized massages, haircuts, manicures, and office pets.
• Free breakfast, snacks, drinks, and rooftop lounge nights.
• Tools for growth, including internal platforms and external training opportunities.
• Your birthday off.
• A tree planted in your name for each year of your McCanniversary.
• Cycle to Work scheme, showers, and styling appliances.
• Discounts with partners and access to financial advice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

McCann Worldgroup is an equal employment opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. Please contact us if you need any assistance during the application process.