At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging social media content and manage multiple platforms daily.
- Company: Join a leading business on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday, and health perks.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for travel and events.
- Why this job: Be the voice of a brand and shape its online presence creatively.
- Qualifications: Experience in social media management and content creation is essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Isle of Wight
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility required for events/meetings)
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a creative and social-savvy Social Media & Content Executive to join a leading business based on the Isle of Wight and bring the brand to life across social media. This is a role for someone who lives and breathes social, understands what makes people stop scrolling, knows the latest trends and formats, and can turn a great idea into engaging content from concept through to shooting, editing, copywriting and publishing.
Responsibilities as a Social Media Executive:
- Channel Management: Oversee day-to-day activity across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
- Content Planning & Strategy: Develop and maintain an engaging content calendar spanning brand storytelling, product launches, lifestyle content, and reactive trends.
- End-to-End Content Creation: Shoot and edit scroll-stopping short-form video (Reels/TikToks), Stories, and photography using tools like CapCut, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Copywriting: Craft platform-tailored copy that captures the distinct Mermaid brand tone of voice.
- Trend & Cultural Monitoring: Spot emerging viral trends, trending audio, and creator opportunities to produce timely, reactive content.
- On-Location & Campaign Coverage: Attend events, shoots, and brand activations to capture real-time content and support creator/influencer partnerships.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor social metrics and platform analytics to evaluate performance, optimize future content, and refine creative approach.
Requirements:
- Experience: 12+ years in dedicated social media management or content creation, backed by a strong portfolio or examples of past work.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video and photography independently using modern mobile editing tools or software.
- Platform & Trend Expertise: Deep understanding of user behavior across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube, alongside a natural instinct for digital culture.
- Copywriting & Tone: Strong written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across diverse platforms.
- Mindset & Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage structured content calendars while remaining agile for reactive trend opportunities.
- Flexibility: Full UK driving licence preferred, with flexibility to travel for shoots, events, and brand activations as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £30,000 - £35,000
- Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days on-site)
- 22 days holiday, increasing with each year of service (max 26 days)
- Bupa Healthcare
- Staff discounts & access to Bright HR Perks
If you are interested in this Social Media Executive role, please apply below or contact Jemma at Pertemps.
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