Social Media Manager

jobs.sportstechgroup.org- JobBoard; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing communications agency is seeking a Social Media & PR Manager to lead social strategies and manage content creation, leveraging a passion for food and hospitality. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work with top culinary talent across various platforms, driving dynamic engagement and building media relationships.

Benefits

Hybrid working with buzzing London office space

Regular industry events and tastings

Dynamic, close-knit team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in social media and PR, preferably in food or hospitality.
• Strong background in agency environments.
• Connected in the food & drink media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute standout social media strategies across various platforms.
• Manage social media calendars and day-to-day community engagement.
• Draft press releases and maintain media relationships.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Copywriting

Photography

Media relations

Job description

Social Media & PR Manager – Food, Drink & Hospitality

London (Hybrid)

Do you live and breathe food, drink, and hospitality? Are you a creative storyteller who knows how to craft scroll-stopping content and deliver results across social and PR? A fast-growing communications agency is looking for aSocial Media & PR Managerto join its energetic and highly creative team.

About the Role:

Working across a mouth-watering mix of chefs, restaurants, and bars, you’ll lead on social strategy, manage content creation, and help shape the narrative of some of the most exciting names in the industry. From launching a new opening to capturing behind-the-scenes moments in a buzzing kitchen, no two days are the same.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute standout social media strategies across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Manage social media calendars, scheduling, posting, and day-to-day community engagement
• Plan and create compelling content – including on-site photography and short-form video
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to align social content with broader PR campaigns
• Draft press releases, pitch stories, and maintain strong media relationships
• Attend launches, tastings, and content shoots – often with chefs and at venues
• Track and report on performance, using insights to optimise content and strategy

About You:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within food, drink, lifestyle, or hospitality sectors
• Strong background in social media and PR, ideally in an agency environment
• Confident in capturing high-quality social photography and video content
• Excellent copywriting skills and a natural tone for food and culture
• Connected in the food & drink media landscape, with solid pitching experience
• Highly organised, self-starting and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team
• Hybrid working – with buzzing London office space
• Regular industry events, tastings, and client launches
• Dynamic, close-knit team with a passion for hospitality and culture
• Real opportunity to shape the online voice of top culinary talent and destinations