Social Media Assistant- student opportunity (all genders) in Watford

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life. And your story starts right here. Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story. We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.

Please note that this position is based in Watford and follows our hybrid working model. Relocation support is not offered. This is a part-time position with 20h/week.

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

• Manage social media communication on Facebook and Instagram for the UK market to grow the fan base and increase engagement. You will select relevant content, create or adapt captions, develop locally relevant content, and engage with the community.
• Edit video content by adding subtitles, optimising sound, and reworking existing video material for different formats.
• Support influencer collaborations by researching suitable creators and helping to manage partnerships in the UK.
• Support the marketing and sales teams with the creation and localisation of marketing materials, retailer product listings, and other local projects.

Your story so far:

• You are studying Marketing, Digital Marketing or a related subject and are keen to gain practical experience alongside your studies.
• You are fluent in British English.
• You have a passion for social media and strong copywriting and copy-editing skills that help build meaningful connections and encourage community members to take action.
• You are confident using Excel, PowerPoint and video editing tools, and are keen to learn new systems.
• You are proactive, positive, detail-oriented and well organised, with the ability to manage several tasks at once.
• Previous work experience would be an advantage.

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

• No two days are the same in this career like no other. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities.
• All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform.
• Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together.
• We offer access to a fully equipped gym with classes as well as a wellness center with massages and beauty treatments.
• Near the office you can find a subsidised canteen with healthy and vegan options.
• Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a subsidised pension scheme.
• You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike.
• Speaking of savings, we offer a free shuttle bus from the local station to the office and back.
• You can count on 30 days proportionally of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours.