Senior Social Media Specialist (temp)

Huxley; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking an experienced Social Media Specialist for a 9 month fixed-term contract in Amsterdam. The role covers 40 hours per week and focuses on supporting and driving EMEA social media activities across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on social media expertise, strong project management, and a track record of content planning, production, and campaign management within retail or consumer-facing brands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in content planning, creation and production.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive EMEA social media activities across multiple channels and markets.
• Manage always-on content initiatives with timely delivery and brand alignment.
• Coordinate social media support for product launches, lifestyle campaigns, events, and partnerships.
• Develop and maintain content calendars and publishing schedules.
• Oversee content production processes with internal teams, agencies, and external partners.
• Collaborate with regional and local stakeholders to adapt campaigns across markets.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Ensure brand consistency across all social media platforms.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Content planning

Content creation

Content production

Social media strategy

Tools

Sprout Social

Airtable

Job description

9 month Fixed term contract | 40 hours per week | Amsterdam

About the Role

Our client, a leading company within the consumer goods industry, is seeking an experienced Social Media Specialist to support and drive EMEA social media activities. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of always on content, product launches, lifestyle campaigns, events, and partnership activations across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate is a hands on social media professional with strong project management capabilities, expertise in content planning and production, and experience managing campaigns across a complex stakeholder landscape. Previous experience within retail and/or consumer goods is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of EMEA social media activities across multiple channels and markets.
• Manage always on content initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with brand objectives.
• Coordinate social media support for product launches, lifestyle campaigns, events, and partnership activations.
• Develop and maintain content calendars and publishing schedules.
• Oversee content production processes, working closely with internal teams, agencies, and external partners.
• Collaborate with regional and local stakeholders to ensure campaigns are effectively adapted and executed across markets.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Ensure brand consistency across all social media platforms.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Social Media Specialist, Social Media Executive, or similar role.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in content planning, content creation, and content production.
• Experience managing social media campaigns across multiple markets and stakeholder groups.
• Essential experience within retail, consumer goods, FMCG, or a consumer facing brand environment.
• Strong understanding of social media trends, channels, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross functional teams.

Tools & Systems

• Sprout Social
• Airtable