Social Media Manager

Sequel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital media company in Greater London is seeking a Social Media Manager to define and implement their social media strategy across various platforms. The role demands creativity in storytelling, audience engagement, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Candidates should have experience in growing accounts with a significant following. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the voice of a new brand, working closely with a talented content team and leadership.

Benefits

Salary range £60k-£78k

Options package

Premium health insurance

Holistic perks platform

Generous parental leave

Flexible equipment choices

25 days off + bank holidays

£500 yearly learning budget

Gym membership contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building an account with 100k+ followers.
• Experience running social media for a content-led brand.
• Deep knowledge of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the social media strategy.
• Create and publish engaging content to grow the audience.
• Collaborate with the content team to produce compelling stories.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Audience engagement

Storytelling

SEO for shorts

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Job description

Sequel is a digital family office for the world's best athletes investing in the world's best startups, advancing humanity.

We’re currently launching our media arm, and we’re looking for a passionate, energetic Social Media Manager to help us make it happen.

Our mission is to tell the stories of the world’s highest-performing individuals across sports, music, film, entrepreneurship, investing, and art - the people who push boundaries and redefine what’s possible.

As our Social Media Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our presence across Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn - owning and scaling our strategy while building a powerful, high-performance global community. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our content team of storytellers to create moments that spark emotion, drive engagement, and celebrate those who dare to defy the odds. This is a rare chance to define the voice of a new global media brand.

What you’ll do

You will join us as our first-ever Social Media Manager, taking full ownership of the launch and long-term strategy of our social media presence. This is a unique opportunity to define, shape, and scale one of the most high-impact projects in our company’s history.

Your responsibilities will sit across three critical areas

• Strategy : Build upon the blueprint for our social media identity, from launch planning and campaign design through to content themes and storytelling.
• Execution : Bring our vision to life through asset creation, publishing, and active engagement with our audience and community.
• Growth : Drive ongoing amplification, expand reach through partnerships and collaborations, and continuously refine our approach based on performance.

You will collaborate closely with a world-class content team that has already produced exceptional video assets for our platform. You will report to our Creative Director and will also work closely with our CEO.

You will be responsible for regularly reporting on progress, setting ambitious KPIs, and delivering measurable outcomes against our growth objectives. This role is demanding, but offers unmatched visibility, ownership, and the chance to directly shape the perception of our platform among athletes, investors, and wider audiences.

Requirements

• Built an account (personal or corporate) with 100k+ followers and tens of millions of monthly impressions
• Deep experience running social for a content-led consumer brand or creator, with measurable multi-channel growth
• Deep knowledge of IG, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X best practices, including SEO for shorts and YouTube, thumbnails, and retention
• A natural storyteller that has the ability to craft compelling narratives that emotionally connect with the audience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics
• A strong communicator
• Highly organized and accountableCollaborative mindset with the ability to take feedback constructively and work well in a team.
• Must have a current right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship

Nice to haves

• A creator network you can activate
• Knowledge and previous experience working with Figma

Benefits

• £60k-£78k salary depending on experience
• 💰 Options package for all employees
• 🏥 Premium health insurance with Axa + free Emerald membership (health screening)
• 🧘 We offer perks through Juno, a holistic perks platform
• 🍼 Generous parental leave policy
• 🏢 We believe our best work is done together in the office
• 💻 Choose your own equipment you want to work with
• 🏝 25 days off + bank holidays
• 📚 £500 per year learning and development budget
• 🏋️ Generous gym membership contributions