Social Media Manager

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER X2 - INITIAL 6 MONTHS CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35

Loriens leading Public sector client is looking to grow their Media team, initially they are looking to bring on 2 experienced Social Media Managers on a 6 month contract.

Main duties and competencies

• Work with policy, news and marketing colleagues to develop highly engaging, stand-alone social media assets including video clips and infographics for priority campaigns and announcements
• Draft and implement social media content plans
• Provide digital and social media support at high-priority events
• Update social media channels which include Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Ensure content is of a high standard and is used effectively to meet strategic communication objectives
• Monitor digital and social media analytics to contribute to evaluation and inform future activity
• Carry out social media monitoring using keywords around high profile events
• Community management of social media channels including moderating comments and managing responses to direct messages

Essential Criteria

1. A proven track record as a social media manager, including creation of highly-engaging video content
2. Excellent understanding of the social media landscape including managing multiple channels
3. Excellent judgement, a sharp nose for a story and the ability to prioritise under pressure
4. Good oral communication skills combined with the confidence to deal with and influence people at all levels

Desirable Criteria

Familiarity with video editing and graphic software, such as Adobe, Canva, or equivalents

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.