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A dynamic digital agency in London is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager to lead client accounts and develop innovative social strategies. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in a social or digital role, is passionate about internet culture, and can manage multiple projects effectively. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Social Media Manager, Digital
Department: Digital
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: PURPLE London
Description
PURPLE is on the hunt for a sharp, creative, and culture-savvy Social Media Manager to join our growing digital team in London. You'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day management of key client accounts, shaping and delivering innovative social strategies, and managing PURPLE own social presence too. This is a hands-on, ideas-first role for someone who lives and breathes social, knows what's trending, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for social clients, building strong relationships and delivering standout work
• Support your Director on account direction and strategic development
• Confidently contribute to and lead conversations around social strategy
• Identify growth opportunities within accounts and pitch creative solutions
• Stay plugged into the latest trends, platform shifts and cultural moments - and bring them into our work
Campaign Development & Execution
• Own and execute content calendars, campaign timelines and client deliverables
• Oversee influencer strategy and relationships (if applicable), from briefing to results
• Support creative ideation and lead the production of social-first content
• Track and report performance with insights, learnings and optimisations
• Lead community management across client channels
Team Collaboration & Mentorship
• Manage Social Media Executives, supporting their growth and output
• Oversee internal processes to keep campaigns on brief, on time and on brand
• Collaborate closely with PR, events and brand teams to bring integrated strategies to life.
• Support new business efforts and pitch development
PURPLE Channels
• Lead social planning and content creation for PURPLE's own platforms
• Ensure our digital presence reflects the agency's tone of voice, positioning and priorities
• Capture behind-the-scenes moments and live event coverage for our channels
• Liaise with internal teams to keep the PURPLE site updated
• Content creation & capture; including live event coverage & Instagram stories
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Have 3+ years in a social/digital role, ideally agency side
• Are obsessed with internet culture and always two steps ahead of what's next
• Are confident creating and executing content across Instagram, TikTok and beyond
• Are a natural communicator with a flair for copy and visual storytelling
• Can juggle multiple projects with calm, clarity and precision
• Know your way around tools like Later, Sprout, Canva, Meta Business Suite, etc
• Bonus points if you know your way around Adobe Creative Suite