Social media & content executive

At a glance

Role: Social media & content executive

Company: Hudson Fuggle, Studio 4, Jamaica Wharf, 2 Shad Thames, London SE1 2YU

Contract: Full-time; on-site

Key skills: Video content creation; copywriting; proofreading; content scheduling; social moderation; communication; organisation; time management

In detail

Wanted: a talented and creative social media & content executive to join our award-winning branding agency in Bermondsey.

About us

Curious and collaborative, we’re here to start conversations, encourage connections and help brands – and people – feel good about themselves. A dedicated team of designers, writers, strategists, filmmakers and social media specialists, we work extensively in the destination marketing and higher education sectors. Our clients include: Better Bankside, London Bridge City, Cheapside, WeAreWaterloo, Royal Academy of Dance, UCL and City, University of London.

We love what we do – and where we do it. We now need a new social media & content executive to work with our clients and help shape the future of Hudson Fuggle.

About the role

We’re looking for a talented and creative social media & content executive to deliver content and campaigns for Hudson Fuggle and our clients.

A natural storyteller with a keen eye for detail, they will be responsible for planning, creating and scheduling engaging social content across all major platforms. With oversight from the directors, they will look after the day-to-day running of our social media accounts – moderating channels, liaising with clients, planning campaigns and reporting on performance. They will also play a role in the implementation of Hudson Fuggle’s own social media, marketing and events strategy.

Previous experience of working in an agency or studio environment is desirable.

Key responsibilities

While no two days are the same at Hudson Fuggle, our social media & content executive’s key areas of focus include:

Content and campaigns

• Working with the directors to develop and deliver social media strategies and campaigns for our clients
• Planning, creating, curating and scheduling content for our clients, both independently and in collaboration with the wider studio. This involves research, copywriting, image sourcing, filming, editing and live event coverage
• Engaging our clients’ stakeholders in the creation of social content through regular communication, site visits and interviews
• Working with the studio manager to plan and source design support
• Supporting the directors on the drafting of creative briefs for the studio
• Ensuring all content is of the highest possible standard and adheres to both clients’ and Hudson Fuggle’s guidelines

Platforms

• Optimising, moderating and developing our clients’ social platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and YouTube currently
• Staying up-to-date with industry best practice and insights, and identifying/recommending new social media trends and channels for consideration by Hudson Fuggle and/or our clients

Clients

• Liaising with clients on the day-to-day running and progress of jobs
• Ensuring the delivery of KPIs and monthly SLAs
• Drafting monthly, quarterly and annual social media reports
• Attending all client meetings and/or events that are central to the role (some of which may fall outside of regular studio hours)
• Supporting the directors on the delivery of paid social advertising campaigns
• Working with the directors to grow Hudson Fuggle’s social media offer and client base

Hudson Fuggle

• Rolling out, evaluating and developing Hudson Fuggle’s social media plan
• Supporting the directors in the implementation of the agency’s wider marketing strategy. This may include research, content creation, award submissions and event support
• Providing ad hoc copywriting and editing support for both client and agency projects
• Any other reasonable duties, as required by the directors

What we’re looking for

Someone who has been working in a similar role for one to two years and is now looking to step up to the next level. Our ideal candidate is:

• A strong team player – able to take direction and collaborate, but also work on their own initiative
• A natural storyteller – passionate about bringing ideas to life in copy, film, campaigns
• Meticulous – an excellent proofreader with a keen eye for detail
• Organised – able to multitask and prioritise to meet competing deadlines
• Practical – with a knack for fuss-free problem solving
• Flexible – able to work in a smart and focused way, but also be open to change
• Hands-on – willing to get stuck into the wide range of tasks involved in this role
• Confident – able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and wider stakeholders
• Reliable and trustworthy – able to represent the directors and Hudson Fuggle in meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Friendly, approachable, diplomatic and enthusiastic
• Fluent in English

Confident working on Mac-based software packages, they will have:

• Professional experience of working across the major social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and YouTube), and associated social media management tools (e.g. Buffer)
• A track record of growing and moderating social communities
• Professional experience of creating engaging video content and copy for social media
• An awareness of social media analytics and the basics of paid social media advertising
• Exceptional written and spoken English
• A working knowledge of Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
• An awareness of Adobe InDesign
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Please note: we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role

What we can offer you

• A friendly, social and supportive working environment
• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A workplace pension
• 31 days annual leave (including the eight UK public holidays)
• Additional paid holiday for the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day when the studio is closed
• A commitment to training and continuing professional development
• Monthly team outings and social events
• Monday morning team breakfasts