Social Media Manager 3 Month Contract

3Search; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A forward-thinking digital publisher based in the UK seeks a Senior Social Media Manager to oversee their organic social media presence, focusing on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. You will lead a team of Community Managers, ensuring quality content while collaborating with editorial staff. Ideal candidates are analytically minded, possess strong editorial judgement, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role offers autonomy and creative influence in an established content engine.

Formación

• Experience in fast-paced publishing environments preferred.
• Ability to manage community engagement effectively.
• Proven leadership skills in social media management.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day organic publishing across social platforms.
• Manage Community Managers and handle escalations.
• Collaborate with teams to refine content scripts.

Conocimientos

Strong editorial judgement

Confidence using analytics

Understanding of lifestyle topics

Descripción del empleo

• London | Hybrid (2 days onsite, West End)

Our client is an established UK-based digital publisher with a broad multi‑channel presence and a steady flow of daily content. Operating across lifestyle, money, travel and general interest subject areas, they manage a complex publishing schedule with a strong focus on quality control and audience engagement.

This contract opportunity provides senior‑level cover within the social team, ensuring consistency, oversight and momentum across organic platforms during a key operational period.

The Senior Social Media Manager will take ownership of organic social output, provide hands‑on leadership to community activity and support cross‑team content alignment.

Role Highlights – The Social Media Manager will:

• Oversee day‑to‑day organic publishing across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
• Manage two Community Managers, reviewing responses and handling escalations
• Collaborate with editorial and video teams to refine scripts and social‑first formats
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement, reach and traffic performance
• Maintain accuracy and consistency across high‑volume content output

You Will Need – The role requires:

• Strong editorial judgement in fast‑paced publishing environments
• Confidence using analytics to inform content decisions
• A broad understanding of varied lifestyle and general interest topics

Why You’ll Love It:

• Established social presence with engaged audiences
• Predominantly organic strategy with creative influence
• Cross‑functional collaboration with editorial and video teams
• High‑autonomy interim leadership opportunity
• Structured two‑stage interview process

You’ll be proactive, solutions‑focused and comfortable managing volume without compromising quality. This role suits someone confident stepping into an established content engine and adding immediate value.

Apply today to secure this Senior Social Media Manager contract with a forward‑thinking digital publisher committed to high standards and inclusive working practices.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.