Social Media Manager

Whistle PR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mentorship and training

Creative freedom

Job summary

A growing communications agency in Birmingham seeks a Social Media Manager to oversee daily delivery for client accounts and the agency’s own platforms. Responsibilities include content scheduling and community management on channels like LinkedIn and Instagram. The ideal candidate boasts 2-3 years of social media experience, strong copywriting skills, and a passion for creating engaging content. Flexible working is available, and a driving license is required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years agency or in-house experience in social media.
• Confident in content creation across major platforms.
• Strong copywriting and communication skills.
• A good level of performance analysis.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and a self-starter.
• Creative, curious, and full of ideas – excited to try things and learn fast.
• Ability to create content at a good level (Canva / CapCut / Veed).
• Comfortable behind the camera and, if needed, in front of it too.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day social media for clients and agency.
• Draft and schedule content while maintaining calendars.
• Community management and proactive content ideation.
• Community management across all social channels.
• Proactive content ideas aligned to strategy.
• Client communication for daily queries and updates.
• Light in-app video editing and static design (Canva / CapCut).
• Maintain content calendars and posting schedules.
• Monthly reporting across all assigned accounts.
• Support paid social reporting with basic insights.
• Agency support by assisting with pitch decks and audits.
• Work collaboratively with our PR team to align content with wider campaigns and brand objectives.
• Stay on top of what’s trending in culture, news, and on platforms – and jump on relevant moments.
• Be proactive and agile – creating killer content on the go when needed.
• Deputising when needed for the social media account director.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content scheduling

Community management

Copywriting

Client communication

Creative thinking

Video editing basics

Client communication

Agency experience

Team collaboration

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Veed

Job description

Whistle PR is growing – and we’re looking for a social media manager to grow with us.

This is an exciting new role within our team – one born from our expanding campaigns and the ever-increasing demand for standout social content.

You’ll manage the day-to-day delivery of organic social media accounts across B2B and B2C clients, and Whistle’s own channels delivering the execution, content scheduling, community management and reporting, while working to strategies set by the Social Media Account Director.

Skill Requirements & Responsibilities

• Manage retained social media clients and Whistle’s own channels day-to-day.
• Schedule and publish content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook & more.
• Draft captions and adapt tone of voice by style.
• Community management across all social channels.
• Proactive content ideas aligned to strategy.
• Client communication for daily queries and updates.
• Light in-app video editing and static design (Canva / CapCut).
• Maintain content calendars and posting schedules.
• Monthly reporting across all assigned accounts.
• Support paid social reporting with basic insights.
• Agency support by assisting with pitch decks and audits.
• Work collaboratively with our PR team to align content with wider campaigns and brand objectives.
• Stay on top of what’s trending in culture, news, and on platforms – and jump on relevant moments.
• Be proactive and agile – creating killer content on the go when needed.
• Deputising when needed for the social media account director.

About You

• 2-3 years agency or in-house social experience.
• Confident across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and major social channels – you know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to content.
• trong copywriting ability and confident client communicator.
• A good level of performance analysis.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and a self-starter.
• Comfortable working under direction and to own initiative.
• Creative, curious, and full of ideas – someone who’s excited to try things, take risks, and learn fast.
• The ability to create content at a good level (Canva / CapCut / Veed)
• Comfortable behind the camera and, if needed, confident in front of it too.

Why Whistle PR?

• A growing agency with brave clients and bold creative ambitions.
• A chance to shape this role and grow your own skillset in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible working and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Access to mentorship, training, and plenty of creative freedom.

To note: Birmingham-based (hybrid working) / Must own a driving license

Interested? Apply through LinkedIn and/or email us your CV and portfolio to [e-mail]...