Social Media Executive / Content Creator
Location: Manchester
Background:
This is a great opportunity to join a growing team within Tag EMEA. We are the long-standing production partner of choice that has helped brands across the globe for over half a century achieve their business goals. With 2,700 experts in 29 countries across the world, we are a global team of collaborators, innovators, and motivators.
GATE (formerly The Gate Films) has been conceived to unite all of Tag’s craft brands and capabilities under one offering and works with brands like Apple, Sony, Tesco, L’Oreal and Lexus, as well as agency partners including St Lukes, VMLY&R, Wieden&Kennedy, BBH and denstu creative. As part of our next phase of growth we are developing our Manchester studios to house a content and innovation team that will support the growth of business with our direct clients.
We pride ourselves on creating empowering, safe, and supportive environments for all our employees, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or any other defining factor. We embrace difference through diversity of thought, experience, and expertise to maximise potential and bring the greatest benefits for our people and our clients.
Job Description:
We are seeking a creative and proactive Content Creator to take ownership of planning, creating, and managing social media content and copy across GATE’s platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and website blogs. This role requires someone confident in generating ideas, producing engaging content and maintaining a consistent, professional online presence.
You will be responsible for developing and executing social strategies, as well as filming, editing and publishing content with direction from Head fo Marketing. Content will vary from behind-the-scenes footage on location or studio to office-based shoots, and should reflect GATE’s polished brand image.
The role requites strong creative insight, attention to detail and the ability to respond positively to feedback, as content mant go through mutliple rounds of review before publication.
While you’ll colloborate with internal teams and occasionally clients, you’ll also be expected to take initiative and confidently execute ideas independently.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about conte creation and looking to start their career within an award-winning production studio. Initally focused on the GATE brand, there will be opportunity to work on external client projects as you grow within the business.
Job Responsibilities:
* Take full repsonisbiliy for social media planning, schueduling and copywriting across all GATE social platforms
* Manage and maintain all active platforms, including Linkedin, Instgram, TikTok, website blogs and any additional platforms / profiles used by the business.
* Plan, film, edit, and publish original social media content independently.
* Work closely with the Head of Marketing for direction and alignment with brand strategy.
* Produce engaging and varied content, including behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage, office activities, and project highlights.
* Ensure content reflects GATE’s professional and polished brand image.
* Travel between offices / shoots when required to capture relevant content
* Respons constrctively to feedback and refine content through multiple rounds of reviews before publication, when necessary.
* Communicate effectively with internal teams and occassionally with clients to capture relevant material.
* Proactively generate creative ideas and confidently execute them independently.
* Researching relevant articles and projects to be shared as content, as well as gaining a strong understanding of what is happening in the industry
* Keeping on top of current social media trends that we could explore for our content.
* Conducting regular tracking and reporting on social media activity.
* Analysing competitor activity.
Skills & Experience:
* Must have examples of content they have shot and edited themselves
* Passion for film making / content creation
* Extensive knowledge in Social Media Marketing
* Experienced in blog writing / SEO knowledge
* Good communication and collaboration skills
* Comfortable working independently on tasks as well as part of a team
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Experience working across social platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram & Tiktok
Additional Requirements:
* Willingness to travel between office or set locations to capture content.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Passion for social media trends, storytelling, and visual content creation.
* Driving license
* Must to be able to shoot on iphone
* Experience using a small camera for content capture is a nice to have, though this is not essential.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Career growth and development opportunities
* A collaborative and dynamic workspace situated just outside the city centre with parking.
* Health benefits as part of Tag
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