Job Description
Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity — a unifying force that drives innovation across people, businesses, and society. Launched in June 2022, it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions worldwide.
Purpose of the Role
We’re looking for a Social Media Account Executive to join our growing team. This is a hands‑on role for someone with a genuine passion for social media, who is eager to learn, get stuck in, and play a key role in delivering creative and effective content for our clients. You’ll support the day‑to‑day running of accounts, including working closely with the creative team on content ideas, campaign planning and delivery, community management and reporting. You’ll also build strong client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness and attention to detail.
What you’ll do
Client & Project Management
* Supporting account teams in the day‑to‑day management of client relationships.
* Building strong working relationships through clear, professional communication.
* Assisting in briefing internal creative teams.
* Acting as a key link between client and agency to ensure smooth delivery.
* Delivering updates to clients on calls, including presenting work, progress and next steps with confidence.
* Supporting with campaign planning, timelines and admin.
Social Execution
* Supporting the creation of social content including ideas, briefs, reviewing content and copy.
* Assisting with content calendars and scheduling across platforms.
* Monitoring social channels and community management (comments, DMs).
* Identifying trends and opportunities for reactive content.
* Supporting influencer identification and coordination where relevant.
Performance & Reporting
* Assist monitoring campaign performance.
* Support reporting and client updates.
* Help identify key insights and opportunities for future activity.
What you’ll bring
* Experience in a social media or marketing role
* Strong understanding of social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook etc.) and how content performs across them
* A strong interest in social trends, culture and content creation
* An interest in analysing content performance and learning what drives results
* Confident written and verbal communication skills
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Strong attention to detail and a genuine care for the quality of your work
* Ability to build positive relationships with clients
* A team player who brings energy and enthusiasm to projects
* A positive, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
What we offer
This is a permanent role. The team is based from our Manchester office on a hybrid working basis.
At dentsu, we’ve built a benefits package that supports every chapter of your life. From company‑funded Private Medical Insurance, a 24/7 Virtual GP and a generous sick‑pay policy, to wellbeing days, volunteering time, flexible bank‑holiday swaps and great everyday perks like retail discounts, gym access and tech schemes.
Our employee‑led resource groups have helped shape policies that genuinely matter: enhanced maternity, paternity and carers leave, extended sick leave, menopause and baby‑loss support, plus 10 fertility treatment days. Combined with life assurance, income protection, financial education tools and flexible savings options, you’ll find a workplace that invests in you – your health, your family, your future.
About Dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organisations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now operating in approximately 120 countries and regions, we bring together the power of a global network of leadership brands to deliver impactful, end‑to‑end growth solutions.
Through our client promise, Innovating to Impact, we drive growth through integrated services across Media, CXM and Creative. Our business transformation mindset, combined with a focus on experience transformation, drives sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
Our commitment to innovation, collaboration and diversity enables us to continuously evolve, pushing boundaries while delivering measurable impact in a fast‑changing world.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners and communities.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered.
We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need a reasonable adjustment due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for.
Location
Manchester – Bonded Warehouse
Brand
Dentsu Creative
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
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