Social Media and Content Assistant

Square Peg Associates; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Social Media and Content Assistant to manage day-to-day social media and content coordination. The role involves creating engaging content, scheduling posts, and ensuring brand consistency across communication channels. Ideal candidates will have strong social media understanding and content creation skills. This is an office-based position in a creative environment, offering a rewarding opportunity for passionate individuals.

Benefits

Creative work environment

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices.
• Engaging content creation skills, including writing and image editing.
• Ability to create engaging and shareable content.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Marketing Manager with the creation of social media content.
• Creating engaging content and scheduling posts.
• Ensure brand identity is displayed correctly across communication channels.
• Proofread marketing collateral and upload content to various platforms.

Skills

Understanding of social media platforms

Content creation skills

Good communication skills

Basic analytical skills

Willingness to learn and grow

Job description

Social Media and Content Assistant

This new and exciting role will involve the day-to-day social, email, and content coordination. Working for a prestigious global business, no two days will be the same and we are looking for passion and enthusiasm to work in a fast‑paced and highly rewarding opportunity.

The role within Social Media & Content

• Assist the Marketing Manager with the creation of social media content
• Creating engaging content, scheduling posts, engaging with communities and monitoring social media activity
• Ensure that the organisation's brand and identity is displayed clearly and correctly in campaigns and across all communication channels
• Involve developing content including text and some video content (also includes graphics and artwork with support from the creative graphics team)
• Work in conjunction with other members of the marketing team to ensure the department achieves its required goals and objectives
• Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature
• Proofread marketing collateral and copy
• Upload marketing content to website, social media pages, and sales library
• Provide support and marketing materials for trade shows and exhibitions
• Support with administrative duties

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their best practices
• Engaging content creation skills, including writing, image editing, and video editing
• Ability to create engaging and shareable content
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic analytical skills to monitor and evaluate social media performance
• A willingness to learn and grow within the field
• Working with a variety of job briefs, where excitement creates compelling posts

If you are a creative ideas person, passionate about content and brimming with ideas, drive and an excellent communicator, please apply now! Examples of your work must be available.

The salary is commensurate with experience; this is an office‑based role in a highly creative space. Early finish on Fridays.

Social Media Assistant, Social Media Junior, Social Media Trainee, Content Creator, and Junior Social Media Executive, Content Producer