Social Media Coordinator

Dr. Martens plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Docs employee discount

Share scheme

Docs 65% off

Accessories 50% off

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Volunteer days

Job summary

Dr. Martens is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join the PR, Community & Partnership team. You will manage social content workflows, coordinate with editorial and regional teams, and ensure high-quality storytelling across platforms.

You will work in a hybrid model, developing content, briefs and toolkits while aligning with brand governance and campaign timelines. A dynamic, inclusive environment awaits your talent and initiative.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social platforms and content formats.
• Ability to write clear, engaging copy for diverse audiences.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across Social, Editorial, PR and Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social media operations with calendars, briefs, deadlines and deliverables across global teams.
• Draft copy, organize assets, ensure quality and format content for each platform.
• Support toolkit development and asset coordination for campaigns and editorial/social projects.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, track feedback and maintain documentation for consistent execution.

Skills

Social media expertise

Content creation

Copywriting

Editorial storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Job description

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Social Media Coordinator, you’ll be part of the PR, Community & Partnership team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Senior Manager Social Media & Editorial Social Media. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Social Media Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting the creation, organisation, and delivery of global social and editorial Social Media. This role ensures all assets, copy, and Social Media workflows run smoothly, enabling high‑quality storytelling that strengthens brand equity, cultural relevance, and community engagement.

Core Accountabilities

• Coordinate and manage social media operations by maintaining calendars, workflows, briefs, deadlines and deliverables, ensuring smooth execution across Social, Editorial, Creative and regional teams.
• Prepare and optimise content for publishing through copy drafting, asset organisation, quality assurance, editing and platform-specific formatting, ensuring all content aligns with brand standards and governance guidelines.
• Support content creation and toolkit development by identifying social-first opportunities, assisting with content capture, preparing toolkits and guidelines, and coordinating the assets, products and resources required for successful delivery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence by managing asset libraries, gathering stakeholder inputs, reviewing market activity, tracking feedback, maintaining documentation and ensuring consistent execution across global social channels.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed workflows, solve problems independently and ensure projects remain on track in a fast‑moving environment.
• Social media and content expertise, with a strong understanding of social platforms, digital content formats, cultural trends and brand storytelling, alongside the ability to identify and capture engaging social‑first content opportunities.
• Excellent communication and content creation skills, able to write clear, compelling copy, support editorial storytelling and edit social assets using platform-native and creative tools to suit different audiences and channels.
• Collaborative and detail‑oriented, with experience working cross‑functionally across Social, Creative, Editorial, PR, Partnerships and Marketing teams, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and brand consistency.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.