What Jobs are available for Senior Social Media Specialist in the United Kingdom?

• Assisting in the development and implementation of social media strategies across various platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Creating compelling and visually appealing content, including graphics, short videos, and written posts, tailored to different audiences.
• Scheduling and publishing content across social media channels using management tools.
• Monitoring social media channels for mentions, comments, and messages, and responding in a timely and professional manner, escalating issues as needed.
• Engaging with online communities and influencers to build brand presence and foster positive relationships.
• Assisting with social media advertising campaigns, including setup, monitoring, and basic optimization.
• Tracking and reporting on key social media metrics (e.g., engagement, reach, follower growth) using analytics tools.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Conducting market research on competitor activities and industry trends.
• Supporting the wider marketing team with other digital marketing tasks as required.

• A keen interest in digital marketing and social media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative mindset with an eye for design and detail.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and their functionalities.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable using digital tools and platforms.

Location: United Kingdom (remote)

Contract Type: Freelance

Role Overview:

Valnet Inc.'s GIVEMESPORT.COM is looking for a Freelance Social Media Specialist to help with the day-to-day operations of the GIVEMESPORT channels on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X. In the fast-paced environment of professional sports and entertainment, you will be required to stay on top of trends, create images, and post highly relevant and topical football content in line with our brand and values.

Expectations:

• Establish graphic branding for multiple social media pages
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create social media strategy and oversee the execution of that strategy
• Brainstorm or identify daily ideas for posts to generate engagement
• Cover high-profile football events and create engaging posts that capitalize on key opportunities
• Support the editorial team by creating graphics as requested
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the sports publishing landscape
• Source and post relevant compelling video content across multiple social channels
• Execute paid social initiatives as instructed by the management team
• Analyze best-performing and worst-performing content to identify key trends
• Leverage social media marketing tools to manage and monitor the effectiveness of various campaigns

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience working with a sports brand’s Facebook page
• Experience creating and executing effective posts for all major social media platforms is a plus (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok etc.)
• Experience creating images (strong Adobe Photoshop skills and ability to create graphics quickly is required)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere is considered a plus
• A passion for and up-to-date understanding of football is required
• Experience with video preferred
• Willingness to work one weekend day per weekend
• Must be located in the UK
• Work on a shift basis (about 10+ per month)

We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media marketing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging and high-quality content (visuals, copy, video) for all social media platforms.
• Schedule and publish posts across various social media channels using management tools.
• Actively engage with the online community, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly.
• Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and platform updates.
• Track, analyse, and report on social media KPIs, including engagement, reach, conversions, and ROI.
• Identify opportunities to grow follower base and increase brand visibility.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on integrated campaigns and promotions.
• Conduct A/B testing on content and campaigns to optimize performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices and emerging platforms.
• Manage paid social media advertising campaigns to amplify reach and drive specific actions.
• Ensure brand consistency and voice across all social media interactions.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social media marketing, with a focus on e-commerce or consumer brands.
• Proven ability to create engaging content and manage social media communities.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
• Strong understanding of various social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices.
• Experience with social media analytics and reporting.
• Basic graphic design (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark) and video editing skills are highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in an office environment.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive social media strategies
• Creating and curating engaging text, image, and video content
• Scheduling and publishing posts across all relevant social media channels
• Monitoring social media conversations and responding to comments and messages
• Running paid social media advertising campaigns to reach target audiences
• Analyzing social media performance data and generating regular reports
• Identifying trends and opportunities for content and engagement
• Collaborating with designers and content creators to produce high-quality assets
• Managing social media budgets effectively
• Staying up-to-date with the latest social media best practices and platform updates

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.
• Create engaging, high-quality, and platform-specific content, including text, image, and video posts.
• Monitor social media channels for trends, relevant conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Respond to comments and customer queries in a timely and professional manner, fostering a positive community.
• Plan and execute paid social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Track, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to ensure brand consistency and integrated campaign efforts.
• Stay abreast of the latest social media trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates.
• Manage the social media budget effectively.

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role.
• Demonstrable success in developing and executing social media strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, their respective audiences, and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer).
• Proficiency in creating engaging visual content (e.g., using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of social media analytics and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is advantageous.

• Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies aligned with business goals.
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging and high-quality content (text, images, video) for all social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, relevant conversations, and opportunities for engagement.
• Respond to comments and customer queries in a timely and professional manner, fostering community interaction.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to ensure brand consistency and cohesive campaign execution.
• Analyse social media data and metrics to track campaign performance, identify insights, and optimise strategies.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation, targeting, and performance monitoring.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices, tools, and technologies.
• Develop reports on social media performance for stakeholders.
• Identify and engage with influencers and brand advocates.

• Proven work experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
• Strong content creation skills, including copywriting and basic graphic design/video editing.
• Proficiency in using social media analytics tools.
• Good understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Creative mindset with a passion for digital storytelling.