Social Media Executive

Glu Recruit LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Doncaster is seeking a Social Media Executive to create engaging multimedia content across various platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, skilled in video creation, and has a flair for storytelling. This role offers a salary between £28,000-£32,000 with benefits including holiday entitlement and a company pension scheme, with a hybrid working option.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus statutory entitlement

Company pension scheme

Car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and creating social content for a brand.
• A creative mindset with a strong eye for design and storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and publishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of social media content creation.
• Stay ahead of emerging social media platforms and trends.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager for campaigns.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Video editing

Communication

Design skills

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe Suite

Job description

Ref: 55-JH

Role: Social Media Executive

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 Per Annum

Location: Doncaster

Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 or 08:30 - 16:30 or 09:00 - 17:00

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid (1 Day Per Week From Home)

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday plus statutory entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Car parking

Role Overview

As the Social Media Executive, you\'ll be at the heart of our clients digital storytelling. You\'ll work alongside a Marketing Manager to deliver exciting, multi-channel campaigns and lead the creation of vibrant and engaging multimedia content. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, is passionate about video, and is always scouting the next big trend to elevate brand presence.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Platform Strategy

• Take full ownership of social media content creation across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Develop and publish engaging and visually impactful multimedia content including short-form videos, reels, carousels, live stories, and more.
• Innovate with new formats and storytelling approaches to showcase products, customer stories, and brand ethos.

Platform & Trend Exploration

• Stay ahead of emerging social media platforms, tools, and trends.
• Experiment with new channels and formats to reach and engage our clients core and future audiences.
• Provide insights, optimisation opportunities, reporting and recommendations to the wider marketing team on platform innovations and performance.

Campaign & Brand Support

• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to deliver integrated social media activity as part of wider campaigns.
• Support the launch and amplification of seasonal offers, events, content campaigns, and brand initiatives.
• Ensure content and tone are aligned with overall brand strategy and guidelines.

Customer Visits & Live Content

• Occasionally visit customers to capture real-life promotional content (photos, testimonials, and video).
• Plan and execute behind-the-scenes, \u2018on-site\u2019 content to bring the customer experience to life.
• Host or assist in live streams, virtual events, and site tours via social platforms.

The successful candidate

• Proven experience managing and creating social content for a brand.
• A creative mindset with a strong eye for design, tone, and storytelling.
• Skilled in short-form video creation (shooting, editing, captions, reels/TikTok).
• Comfortable being on camera and interacting with customers and team members on-site.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, native or third-party publishing tools.
• Proficiency in Canva, CapCut, Adobe Suite, or equivalent tools is a must.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

Glu Recruit LTD ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment in the role that they have applied for, and any other suitable opportunity that we advertise without regard to age, belief, colour, ethnic/national origin, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or based on disability. If you require any additional support to apply for this role, or any other role that we advertise please contact us directly for assistance.