Social Media Executive

Social Media Executive

Company: Brand Hackers Location: London Area, United Kingdom Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,000 - £34,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Work Model: Hybrid

Brand Hackers is a growth partner for challenger brands, helping them to fight smarter, think sharper, and win bigger. We work with a diverse range of exciting brands, from well-known names on supermarket shelves to fast-moving scale-ups across food, drink, wellness, and entertainment.

We are seeking a creative and driven Social Media Executive to play an instrumental role in growing the social presence of innovative brands within the startup world. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to the success of multiple exciting clients.

About the Role

As a Social Media Executive, you will work with a portfolio of 2-4 brands concurrently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and engaging, focusing on developing and executing impactful social media strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Planning: Develop strategically clear, insight-led content plans aligned with brand objectives across various social media channels.
• Content Creation: Create engaging static designed assets and social-first video content, primarily for Instagram and TikTok.
• Copywriting: Craft compelling copy for posts and captions that captures attention and drives engagement.
• Community Management: Actively manage comments and direct messages on behalf of the brands, fostering positive community interaction.
• Influencer Outreach: Identify relevant influencers, manage outreach, briefing, and product send-outs.
• Partnerships: Lead the end-to-end process for brand partnerships, a key growth lever for startup brands.
• Reporting: Measure and report on social media performance to inform strategic decisions and creative output.
• Coordination: Assist with various tasks beyond core social media, such as coordinating photoshoots and sample send-outs.

Requirements

• A keen creative eye for what resonates on social media.
• Proven experience in managing social media for a brand, or a strong personal brand demonstrating your capabilities.
• A curious mindset, eager to draw inspiration from other brands and categories.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience using social-first content creation platforms such as Canva, Adobe Suite, CapCut, or similar.

What We Offer

• Salary: £27,000 - £34,000 DOE
• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Allowance: Monthly working-from-home allowance.
• Special Occasion: Birthday off.
• Wellbeing: Unlimited coaching with MoreHappi.
• Perks: Full Up World Membership.
• Location Flexibility: While the role is hybrid, you will need to be within a sensible commuting distance of London for occasional client visits or shoot days.

We believe in transparency and offer benefits from day one. You can find more information in our handbook here.