Social Media Marketing Assistant

Big Potato; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Social Media Marketing Assistant to enhance their community engagement and organic content creation. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the marketing team to foster connections with fans and influencers, assist in video and photo shoots, and help manage content across platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social media, basic filming and editing skills, and a knack for engaging with diverse audiences. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and inclusivity, and contribute to exciting marketing initiatives that resonate with a global audience.

Benefits

£500 holiday bonus

Bupa Healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

Monthly yoga

Casual dress

Company events

Cycle to work scheme

Free board games

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and filming/editing skills.
• Strong copywriting skills and awareness of social trends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with fans and influencers to build relationships.
• Assist in creating organic and shoppable content for social media.

Skills

Social Media Management

Filming and Editing

Copywriting

Community Engagement

Content Creation

Job description

As a Social Media Marketing Assistant you will support the marketing team in implementing the marketing strategy, with a key focus on community engagement and organic content.

Responsibilities

• Community and Influencer Engagement: Actively engage with fans and influencers across all platforms, fostering connections and building relationships. Build relationships with existing influencers and scout for new US and UK creators for potential collaborations.
• Organic Content Creation Assistance: Shoots in the office and on location with the UK Social Media Manager to create content for key focus games and occasions. Ensuring the quality of our organic content continues to improve and we consistently explore new creative possibilities.
• Shoppable Content Creation: Create short, shoppable content for our UK TikTok Shop to increase sales volume.
• YouTube Shorts and Pinterest: Continue growing these platforms with a focus on reaching a US audience and opening up a new avenue for shoppable content by reposting and remixing content from our US and Global TikTok pages.
• Asset Production Assistance: Assist the Marketing Manager with how to play video and photo lifestyle shoots at our studio, including all of the pre-production and tasks on the day.
• Marketing Team Support: Assist the US and UK marketing teams with tasks like sending games to board game cafes and other ad hoc support.
• Ensure our brand values are upheld in our online communications.
• Make a special effort to engage with creators from underrepresented backgrounds.

Who are we looking for?

Here at Big Potato we acknowledge that Potatoes come in all shapes and sizes, we are an equal opportunities employer with a range of flexible working practices and all applications are considered on their own merit.

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Basic knowledge of how to use each social media platform.
• Basic filming and editing skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a social media role.
• Awareness of TikTok shop and shoppable content.
• Proven ability to shoot and edit content.
• Strong copywriting skills, able to take on our tone of voice.
• On top of social trends and online culture.
• Comfortable appearing on camera.

We’re proud to be a team that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. However, for this role, we’re only able to consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• £500 holiday bonus & lots of free board games.
• Bupa Healthcare plus Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Monthly yoga.
• Casual dress.
• Company events.
• Cycle to work scheme.