Social Media Executive

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Executive to join our ambitious and fast-paced Manchester team.

We are looking for the very best of the best to deliver our ingenious campaigns across social media channels.

Over the last 10+ years, we’ve worked hard to achieve a fantastic culture at Smoking Gun. There are no egos here. It’s a truly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering award-winning work.

Smoking Gun’s values (nurture, aspiration, accountability, courage, adaptability and rigour) are embedded into the agency’s day to day operations, and we regularly recognise and reward staff for demonstrating these values within their roles.

It’s really important that whoever joins our team fits these values and will match our passion, positivity and supportive culture, whilst delivering world class work.

The role is full-time and on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for –

• Planning, creating and managing social content across key client and agency channels (including PH, SG and SQ)
• Supporting and attending content shoots, including filming, assisting production and capturing BTS content
• Editing social content (video and static) to a high standard, including managing amends and optimising for performance
• Supporting shoot planning and ensuring efficient delivery of content within tight time frames
• Scheduling and publishing content using social media management tools
• D eveloping and maintaining content calendars aligned to brand strategie s

• Supporting influencer activity including sourcing creators, outreach, list building and tracking participation
• Assisting with BAU gifting programmes and coordination
• Supporting larger-scale gifting and influencer campaigns where required
• Building and managing relationships with influencers, bloggers and creators

• Supporting day-to-day client liaison, management and communication
• Assisting with content scheduling, approvals and delivery
• Pulling performance data and populating monthly and quarterly reports
• Following training – supporting paid social activity, including data pulling and spend tracking (training provided)
• Assisting senior team members with campaign delivery and new business proposals

• Attending events, stunts and shoots as required
• Briefing designers and videographers to deliver high-quality content
• Staying up to date with social trends, platform developments and best practice
• Contributing ideas for campaigns and always looking to push creative output

• Approx. 1 year agency experience working in a social media / digital role
• Strong understanding of social-first content creation, including filming and editing (mobile-first is fine)
• Experience supporting or working on content shoots is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write in multiple tones of voice
• Familiarity with social media management and reporting tools
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities
• Interest or experience in food, drink or lifestyle content is a bonus (but not essential)
• A proactive attitude with willingness to learn areas such as reporting and paid social
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and develop engaging content
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously

As well as a competitive salary, you will also receive –

• 25 days holiday and your birthday off
• Statutory pension…