Social Media Lead
Posted 5 hours 54 minutes ago by Searchability
SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD
- £45k-£55k + benefits
- Based in Manchester
- Hybrid working
- Work across sport and entertainment brands
- Lead on insight-driven, social-first campaigns
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Due to continued growth, we're working with a well-established creative agency known for delivering culturally relevant digital and social campaigns. They operate at the intersection of insight, creativity and performance, partnering with globally recognised brands to produce impactful content.
THE BENEFITS
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, culturally relevant campaigns
- Strong focus on personal development and progression
- Collaborative, creative working environment
- Access to industry-leading tools and insights platforms
THE SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD ROLE:
You'll sit at the heart of strategy and creativity, shaping digital and social content that delivers measurable impact. Working closely with creative, insight and production teams, you'll lead on developing content strategies that are grounded in audience insight and optimised for performance.
This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration, from briefing creative teams and leading ideation sessions, through to analysing performance and refining output. You'll also play a key role in ensuring all content is platform-native, culturally relevant and aligned to campaign objectives.
SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- 3+ years' experience in a digital, social or creative agency
- Strong understanding of platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and X
- Experience turning audience insight into actionable content strategies
- Confident briefing and collaborating with creative teams
- Knowledge of social and audience tools
- Ability to analyse performance data and optimise content accordingly
- Strong communication skills and experience presenting to stakeholders
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on / .
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Creative Campaigns, Analytics, Influencer Marketing, Performance Marketing, Audience Insight, Campaign Management, Digital Strategy