Social Media and Communications Executive

On behalf of my client, I am recruiting for a social media & communications executive for a family run award winning business. I am seeking a dynamic and creative marketer to join the team. The purpose of the role is end to end management of the company’s social media platforms (organic schedules and paid campaigns), along with influencer relationships, media and PR plans.

Salary: 30k+ DOE

Contract: 40 hours per week office hours

Location: Near Lowestoft and fully office based 

Full clean driving licence required

KEY TASKS AND SKILLS

• Manage all company social media channels incl. Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter and You Tube.
• Plan, create, implement and report with recommendations on the company social media organic and paid activities, influencer relationships, media and PR plans.  
• Managing and developing company content plans, alongside another member of the marketing team, with the ability to provide visual assets and write effective/engaging copy that is aligned with the brands guidelines.
• Responsibility for the company photography and video schedules and its co-ordination, i.e. photographer briefs, location selection, on-site shoot management and organising image library. 
• Identify, build and manage relationships with influencers, including affiliate relationships and payments.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake additional duties if required.

SPECIFICATION

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong organisational skills, time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/ projects and meet tight deadlines
• Personable with good social skills
• Highly creative
• A “can do” attitude and a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent integrity and professionalism
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Desire to exceed targets
• Self-motivated and seeks to be challenged and stretched
• Excellent understanding of internal and external customer needs
• Has the ability to promote and develop the brand in line with the company core values

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English / A-levels/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Proven experience working in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, techniques and trends
• Knowledge of photo/ video editing software (Adobe), CANVA, AI tools, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using media monitoring and tracking software would be beneficial
• Have had some exposure to marketing - traditional or on-line

To apply for this role please apply online or for further details contact Carol, Senior Marketing and Creative Specialist in the Reed Norwich Office.