About Us The Whisky Exchange is a world-leading specialist online retailer for whisky and fine and rare spirits. We have three shops in central London, a range of flagship shows and events, and an award-winning curated selection of Old & Rare, own-label and exclusive whiskies and spirits. We have an on-trade team supplying the best bars, restaurants, hotels and luxury retailers in the UK (The Whisky Exchange Trade), and a specialist auction platform (Whisky.Auction). Together as One Team we serve a global community of whisky drinkers, fuelled by an enthusiasm for discovering and collecting. Being part of the Speciality Drinks Group, and the wider Pernod Ricard family, means you'll be working with some of the very best people in the drinks industry and part of a fantastic team that is passionate about everything they do. The Opportunity We're looking for a passionate Social Media Executive to join our Digital Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their marketing career to develop hands-on experience across organic and paid social media, while gaining exposure to other digital channels including email, search and affiliates. Working closely with our Social Media Manager and external agency partners, you'll help plan, deliver and optimise social activity across our retail, trade and events brands. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team and will learn how social media contributes to wider commercial and customer goals. If you're organised, curious, creative, and keen to build a career in digital marketing, this role will give you strong foundations and real responsibility from day one. Your Unique Contribution Your day to day responsibilities will include: Social media execution Publish and manage organic social content across platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest Support the delivery of content for our brand, e-commerce store, trade division, physical stores and events, working with internal stakeholders and agencies Creation of social-first content including photography, short-form video and reels Community management across primary social media channels, growing our audiences online Paid social support Work with the Social Media Manager and our paid social agency to share briefs, assets, messaging and objectives across both The Whisky Exchange and The Whisky Exchange Trade divisions Support campaign setup and optimisation by providing clear inputs and feedback Planning & coordination Maintain and update the social content calendar in line with channel objectives Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Creative, Brand, Customer Experience, Buying and Merchandising) to ensure messaging and assets are aligned Help brief creative and content requirements for upcoming campaigns Organise and lead on monthly content shoots Reporting & learning Track and report on social performance against agreed goals such as engagement, acquisition and customer retention Support regular and ad-hoc reporting, using insights to help improve future activity Development opportunities Gain exposure to other digital channels including email, affiliates and search Support broader digital activations and campaign planning across the team Take on additional responsibilities over time based on business needs and your interests Your Blend of Talent Our ideal candidate is someone who has: Strong written and verbal communication skills, and is highly organised The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment A genuine interest in digital marketing, social media and e-commerce A willingness to learn, take feedback and develop new skills Some experience in a digital marketing or social media role (in-house or agency), or relevant internships/placements Familiarity with social media tools such as Meta platforms or Sprout Experience filming and editing using tools such as Capcut or similar A marketing-related qualification, or equivalent experience Interest in the drinks or premium consumer brands sector Applications are to be received by Wednesday 4 February, however we reserve the right to close the advertisement sooner. Benefits of joining The Whisky Exchange Fun Stuff Staff Discount at The Whisky Exchange | Tastings | Product Education | Access to Events | Cycle to Work Scheme Serious Stuff EAP | Great Parental Leave Policies | Life Cover | Private Medical Insurance Feel Good Stuff S&R Initiatives | Personal Day | Career Development | Employee Networks | Flexi Work | 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) We're committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.