Social Media Executive

Overview

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for social media, influencers, and digital content? Do you enjoy combining storytelling with strategy to create content that performs? We’re looking for a Social Media Executive to join the Explode team, someone who can support client campaigns across content creation, influencer marketing, and reporting.

At Explode Social Media, we're more than just an agency. We're a tight-knit team of marketing enthusiasts who aren't afraid to push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: deliver outstanding social media results for our clients - and have fun doing it.

As a Social Media Executive, you'll support our account managers and content team in delivering creative, high-performing social campaigns. From writing captions and editing content, to coordinating influencers and managing budgets, you'll play a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly.

• Assist in sourcing, briefing, and coordinating influencers
• Track influencer deliverables and manage campaign timelines
• Maintain influencer campaign budgets and update spend trackers
• Assist with boosting organic content to increase reach and engagement
• Help track paid campaign budgets and performance (including Boosting Meta Ads and influencer spends)
• Liaise with account managers to optimise spend and placements

• Design static and video content using Canva and Cap Cut
• Write engaging, on-brand captions tailored to each platform
• Help plan and schedule content across Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, Linked In, and others
• Maintain up-to-date content calendars and ensure timely posting

• Monitor social media and influencer campaign performance
• Compile reports and share key results with internal teams
• Use data to recommend content improvements or strategic shifts

• Support day-to-day client updates
• Contribute to content briefs and creative documents
• Join team/client meetings, taking notes and following up on actions

• Experience in a social media or influencer-related role
• Strong skills in Canva, Cap Cut, and social scheduling tools (e.g. Later, Meta Business Suite)
• Confident caption writer with a great eye for content trends
• Familiarity with social trending concepts and influencer coordination
• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented – especially with budget tracking
• Passionate about all things social, content, and digital culture

• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Free onsite gym & climbing wall
• Free coffee & drinks onsite
• Regular team socials
• Monthly expert masterclasses & career progression support
• Birthday off & extra time off at Christmas
• Friendly, creative, close-knit team culture

If you are passionate about social media and are eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic agency, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Explode Social Media. Join us in shaping the digital future.