Social Media Manager - Tv Campaigns

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager for a 4-month contract in London. This role involves managing social media campaigns, engaging communities, and overseeing digital marketing strategies for a reputable channel brand while collaborating with creative teams. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in social media platforms, campaign analytics, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and executing social and digital campaigns.
• Deep knowledge of Meta and YouTube platforms.
• Strong paid media expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK social calendars for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Manage UK digital paid media campaigns, including budgeting and optimisation.
• Develop and deliver campaign wrap-ups with actionable insights.

Skills

Campaign management

Content creation

Performance analytics

Stakeholder management

Social media strategy

Paid media expertise

Job description

We are working with a leading global entertainment company, seeking an experienced Social Media Manager to work across innovative digital marketing campaigns for a reputable factual channel brand.

Please note, this is a 4 month contract booking with an immediate start so candidates must be available immediately and able to work in central London 3-4 days a week,

This role will report to the Digital Marketing Manager, providing essential support throughout the entire life cycle of any given marketing campaign. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate and creative team of marketers, working to engage communities and drive brand engagement across a variety of social media platforms.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all-things social media, including campaign management, content creation, and performance analytics. The ability to maintain strong relationships with internal / external agencies and PR teams is also highly desirable.

Experience managing Paid Media channels (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads) is also essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead UK social calendars for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Deliver insightful, social-first briefs to creative teams and provide feedback on assets.
• Manage UK community engagement strategy and oversee intern responses.
• Collaborate with PR, talent, and x-LOB teams to maximise content reach.
• Manage UK digital paid media campaigns, including budgeting and optimisation.
• Execute campaigns on Facebook and YouTube; partnering with in-house performance teams for delivery and reporting.
• Support development of 360° integrated campaigns with broader marketing teams
• Develop and deliver campaign wrap-ups and quarterly reports with actionable insights.
• Monitor and evaluate performance across priority platforms, identifying trends and making recommendations.
• Align with creative and programming teams to support monthly production cycles.
• Brief and manage social-first creative content, ensuring timely delivery to local EMEA markets.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to keep our campaigns innovative and audience-first.
• Mentor and support the Digital Marketing Intern, fostering learning and development.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience planning, executing, and analysing social and digital campaigns.
• Deep knowledge of social platforms, especially Meta and YouTube.
• Strong paid media and performance tracking expertise.
• Skilled in writing sharp, engaging social copy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.