Social Media Content Creator

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

The Role

We are seeking ahot-shotsocial media contentleadtoideate,create, and curatetruly social-first contentthat matches client business objectives and social audience behaviours.You'll be an adept creative thinker, able to create at speed, andput yourself into the persona of the client's brand.

You will embody the brand, deeply understand their audience, and work with otherstoleadcreatingall oftheir social content.This is true ownershipof how a brand can come to life in socialin ways that are innovative and engaging.Soif you'repassionate about social media,know yourCapCutfrom your Canva,andlovesocial communities;we want to hear from you!

The VMLSocial team isgrowingandthis opportunityis primed for someonethat's looking tomake amazing social content, whilst learning and upskilling themselves with a team of specialists. We're very fortunate to offer our clients the full range of social expertise, from influencer managers,social strategists, socialaccountmanagement, social data scientists, SEO experts,and of course social content creators.

Key Responsibilities

•ContentCreation:Ideate, source,create, and curate social media content, working with internaland client teams to bring this to life at speed andat a high quality.

•Community:Identify and leverageinsights from the brand's audience as well as broader UK cultural contexts, to helpinformcontent and community engagementrecommendationsthat havedeeprelevance for the brand in social.

•Collaboration& Client:Buildstrong collaborative relationships with thewider VML social and creative teams, as wellasengagingclients.Toensure thatthe content created is right for the brand as well as being great for the social audience beingtargeted.

•Presentation Skills:Presentideas and contentinternally and to clientsin a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.

•StrategicUnderstanding:Be able to think like a brand as well as a person on socialto create content that works for both

•Channel Understanding:Demonstrate atruly native andbroad understanding ofeverything socialfromLinkedInto TikTok.

The ideal candidate will

•Havea proven track record ofcreating content for big brands in social.

•Ideallypossess expertise in social within the financialsector(ora regulatorysimilar sector).

•Be a highly collaborativeteam player, capable of building strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners.

•Be acreativethinker with the ability tocommunicate your ideasin clear and inspiring ways for a broad audience.

•Be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

•Be passionate about'whatsnext' in social, to stayahead of the curve.

•Be a proactive and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

•Proven experienceinsocial content creation, ideallywithin an agency.

•Strong understanding of social media,with a variety of social platforms.

•Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

•Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

•Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

•Experience working onfinancial clientsishighlybeneficialalthough not essential.

•A degree of some sort will help us understand your background and point of view.

Sound like you? Then we'd love to talk!

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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