Social Media Executive

Pertemps; Ryde; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

2 days on-site

Bupa Healthcare

Staff discounts

Bright HR Perks

Job summary

Pertemps on the Isle of Wight seeks a creative Social Media Executive to bring the brand to life across social channels. You will manage daily activity on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms.

You will plan content, shoot and edit short-form video and photography, write copy in the Mermaid brand voice, monitor trends, attend events, and track performance to optimise future content.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in social media management or content creation with a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activity across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
• Develop and maintain a content calendar spanning brand storytelling, product launches, lifestyle content, and reactive trends.
• Shoot and edit short-form video and photography for social channels.
• Write platform-specific copy in the Mermaid brand voice.
• Spot and react to trends, audio, and creator opportunities for timely content.
• Attend events, shoots, and brand activations to capture content and support partnerships.
• Monitor metrics and platform analytics to optimise future content.

Skills

Channel management

Content planning

Content creation

Copywriting

Trend monitoring

On-location shoots

Performance tracking

Tools

CapCut

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Social Media Executive

Location: Isle of Wight

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility required for events/meeting)

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a creative and social‑savvy Social Media & Content Executive to join leading business based on the Isle of Wight and bring the brand to life across social media.

This is a role for someone who lives and breathes social, someone who understands what makes people stop scrolling, knows the latest trends and formats, and can turn a great idea into engaging content from concept through to shooting, editing, copywriting and publishing.

Responsibilities as a Social Media Executive

• Channel Management: Oversee day‑to‑day activity across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
• Content Planning & Strategy: Develop and maintain an engaging content calendar spanning brand storytelling, product launches, lifestyle content, and reactive trends.
• End‑to‑End Content Creation: Shoot and edit scroll‑stopping short‑form video (Reels/TikToks), Stories, and photography using tools like CapCut, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Copywriting: Craft platform‑tailored copy that captures the distinct Mermaid brand tone of voice.
• Trend & Cultural Monitoring: Spot emerging viral trends, trending audio, and creator opportunities to produce timely, reactive content.
• On‑Location & Campaign Coverage: Attend events, shoots, and brand activations to capture real‑time content and support creator/influencer partnerships.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor social metrics and platform analytics to evaluate performance, optimise future content, and refine creative approach.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2+ years in dedicated social media management or content creation, backed by a strong portfolio or examples of past work.
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on experience shooting and editing short‑form video and photography independently using modern mobile editing tools or software.
• Platform & Trend Expertise: Deep understanding of user behaviour across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube, alongside a natural instinct for digital culture.
• Copywriting & Tone: Strong written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across diverse platforms.
• Mindset & Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage structured content calendars while remaining agile for reactive trend opportunities.
• Flexibility: Full UK driving licence preferred, with flexibility to travel for shoots, events, and brand activations as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000
• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days on‑site)
• 22 days holiday, increasing with each year of service (max 26 days)
• Bupa Healthcare
• Staff discounts & access to Bright HR Perks