Social Media Executive

Optima Recruitment Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Team socials and events

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking a Social Media Executive for a fast-growing digital agency. Based in Chessington, you will work with the creative team to develop content ideas and research trends for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, shaping campaigns from concept to briefs.

You'll receive hands-on training, real responsibility from day one and opportunities to grow as the company expands, with a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or equivalent experience.
• Active on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
• Creative, curious and full of ideas.
• Organised, proactive and eager to learn.
• Wants a career in digital marketing or social media.

Responsibilities

• Generate fresh content ideas.
• Spot trends before everyone else.
• Help plan content and campaigns.
• Write creative briefs and scripts.
• Work with editors and production teams.
• Learn how great content drives growth.

Skills

Creativity

Trend spotting

Content ideation

Communication

Job description

Full job description

Social Media Executive

Location: Chessington

Salary: £28,000 (£30,000 after probation) + up to £6,000 annual bonus

Contract: Full-Time

About Us

We're a fast-growing digital agency helping online brands and creators grow through standout social media content. We're looking for a creative graduate who's obsessed with social media, loves spotting trends and wants to turn that passion into a career.

The Role

You'll work with our creative team to come up with content ideas, research trends, write briefs and help shape campaigns across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

You'll receive hands-on training, real responsibility from day one and plenty of opportunities to develop as we grow.

What You'll Do

• Generate fresh content ideas.
• Spot trends before everyone else.
• Help plan content and campaigns.
• Write creative briefs and scripts.
• Work with editors and production teams.
• Learn how great content drives growth.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has recently graduated (or has equivalent experience).
• Lives on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
• Is creative, curious and full of ideas.
• Enjoys working with people.
• Is organised, proactive and eager to learn.
• Wants a career in digital marketing or social media.

Bonus if you've

• Run your own social media account.
• Created content for university or personal projects.
• Used AI tools like ChatGPT.
• Tried video editing or content creation.

What You'll Get

• Full training and mentoring.
• Real career progression.
• A fast-paced, creative environment.
• Gym membership.
• Team socials and events.
• 28 days holiday.
• Pension scheme.
• Monthly performance bonus