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Social Media Specialist

Job Description - Social Media Specialist

We’re looking for
a creative, organised and social-media-savvy Social Media Specialist to join
our Marketing team.

If you know your
Reels from your TikToks, love spotting the next big social trend, and can turn
a great product into content people actually want to engage with, this could be
the role for you!

You’ll play a key
role in growing our social media presence, building our online community,
working with influencers and creating content that ultimately drives engagement,
website traffic, leads and sales.

You’ll work
closely with the Creative Director, Marketing Operations Manager, outsourced
videographers, TikTok freelancers and digital agencies to bring the brand to
life across social media.


What You’ll Be
Doing

Social Media
Management

  • Help develop and implement an
    engaging social media strategy aligned with the overall brand vision.

  • Manage the social media content
    calendar across multiple platforms.

  • Plan, create, schedule and publish
    engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok,
    including Farm Shop social pages.

  • Oversee and coordinate content
    creation with internal and external creative partners.

  • Create content that drives
    engagement, website traffic and brand awareness.

  • Support the development of social
    media advertising content.

  • Manage community engagement by
    responding to comments, questions and messages and directing queries to
    the relevant teams.

  • Keep up to date with social media
    trends, platform changes and new opportunities.

  • Help identify creative,
    cost-effective ways to grow our online following and engagement.

Influencer
Management

  • Help develop and implement an
    influencer strategy to reach new audiences and demographics.

  • Identify and coordinate with
    influencers to create brand awareness and social buzz.

  • Work with influencers around product
    launches, seasonal campaigns and other marketing activities.

  • Coordinate influencer PR packages
    with the Marketing Operations Manager.

  • Build positive relationships with
    influencers and other brand collaborators.

Photography
& Videography

  • Coordinate freelance photography and
    videography requirements with the Creative Director and Marketing
    Operations Manager.

  • Help arrange content shoots for
    social media, websites, catalogues and other marketing channels.

  • Ensure visual content is on-brand,
    engaging and suitable for each platform.

  • Video editing experience will be a
    definite advantage.

Analytics
& Performance

  • Monitor social media performance and
    engagement.

  • Assist with analysing social media
    and advertising metrics.

  • Use insights from Google, Meta and
    TikTok analytics to understand what content works and where
    opportunities exist.

  • Help improve future campaigns based
    on performance data.


Requirements

  • A degree or equivalent qualification
    in Marketing, Media, Mass Communication, Business Communication or
    a related field.

  • Additional certifications in Social
    Media Management, Photography or Platform Optimisation would be
    advantageous.

  • 3–5 years’ experience in social media
    management.

  • Strong experience in social media
    planning, content creation and campaign execution.

  • A solid understanding of Google,
    Meta and TikTok analytics.

  • Experience with at least one of the
    following tools:

    • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Photoshop
    • Lightroom
    • Canva
    • Monday.com
    • Trello
    • HubSpot
  • Strong copywriting skills you’ll
    complete a copywriting test during the interview process.

  • Excellent English communication
    skills.

  • A sharp eye for detail and a strong
    sense of what makes content stand out.

  • Excellent organisational skills and
    the ability to stay on top of deadlines.

  • A genuine passion for social media,
    content and brands.

  • Strong awareness of current social
    media trends and industry developments.

  • Video editing experience is
    advantageous.

  • A portfolio of your work is
    required for review during the recruitment process.


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