Social Media Manager

8 Million Stories are one of the UK’s fastest growing digital marketing agencies working with a wealth of international brands including BBC, Tesco Bank, General Mills and Burt’s Bees. We are currently looking for a candidate with a strong background in social and content marketing strategy and delivery.

The applicant will be digitally savvy, self-motivated and have a proven track record in digital marketing.

Responsibilities Include

• Day-to day communications with clients, suppliers, creative and search marketing teams
• Content marketing ideation for client marketing campaigns
• Working closely with internal creative teams to bring these ideas to life and devise strategies to maximise reach and engagement amongst target markets
• Providing consultancy to clients in relation to social media auditing, strategy and best practice
• Offering support on community management and outreach as part of client campaigns
• Reporting on client social media campaigns
• Providing input to social media management and monitoring tool selection to ensure best of breed tool suite for the social media offering
• Participation in new business pitches
• Working closely with other internal teams to develop holistic digital marketing strategies for our client base
• Supporting the roll out of content marketing and outreach strategies across the business and support cross skilling of team members in these areas

Requirements

• At least 1.5 years digital marketing experience
• Excellent understanding of other digital marketing channels
• Previous experience working as part of a team whilst being able to work independently
• Prior experience running outreach campaigns with the likes of press, influencers and other relevant sites
• Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills
• Good communication skills
• Good document writing & presentation skills
• Having the ability to under pressure and to deadlines
• Strong passion for digital marketing
• Highly proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Highly Proficient in relevant social media management and monitoring tools

Nice to haves

• GAIQ and GAP qualified
• Use of industry tools such as HYPR Brands, Response Source, YouGov, SEM Rush
• Experience of working on international projects

Benefits

• Bonus scheme linked to company performance
• Access to Plumm Health platform for mental wellness
• All employees are carbon offset to ensure we are a net positive organisation
• Flexible work from home
• Monthly social activities
• Casual dress in office