We're looking for a content creator and marketing assistant to join our small team. You will be involved in content creation for social media, outreach and help develop our e-commerce presence. This will be the perfect role for someone creative who has a desire to create content and help shape the creative direction of our brand. Must be interested in running and outdoor pursuits.
About Usual Objections
We make and sell our own run, outdoor and swim apparel from our studio in Dalston, London, focusing on sustainability and quality. Usual Objections was set up with a mission to inspire, enable and equip our customers to overcome the obstacles and objections holding them back (in sport and in life). We're a small company with big ambitions We'd love you to grow with us.
About the role
This is a hands-on, creative role at the heart of our brand, working closely with our founders, design and production teams.. You'll shape how we show up across social, web and email - from idea to execution. We're looking for someone who loves making content, understands Instagram and TikTok, and is excited to be part of a growing independent brand. There will be plenty of opportunities to get stuck in and contribute to many different aspects of the business.
Duties include:
Content & Social
* Identify and create engaging content (video, photo, written)
* Liaise with models and scout locations
* Edit and publish across Instagram, TikTok and other channels
* Optimise captions and copy for growth and engagement
* Contribute to blog and website content (SEO considered)
Campaigns & Marketing
* Support digital marketing across social, email, web and paid ads
* Assist with campaign planning and launches
* Help build email campaigns (Klaviyo)
* Work closely with the ecommerce manager to ensure product listings and website content align with marketing campaigns
* Assist with events and promotional activity
* Collaborate with the studio team to ensure campaigns align with collections and that gifting or collaborations are prepared and executed smoothly
Analytics & Studio Support
* Monitor performance data (Google Analytics, Meta Ads)
* Use insights to improve content and campaigns
* Support studio operations during busy periods
An ideal candidate:
* Must be interested in running and outdoor pursuits
* Experienced creating social content (either for personal or business use)
* Must be able to use photoshop, illustrator and basic video editing software (e.g. Capcut)
* Strong visual eye and understanding of brand aesthetic
* Be analytical and interested in data to drive performance
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Comfortable working in a small collaborative team
The is a paid role based in our studio in Dalston, East London, although some off-site travel may be required. Flexible working hours if needed.
Our commitment
Usual Objections is a member of 1% for the Planet and East End Trades Guild and we're committed to being socially and environmentally positive. It is important that whoever joins our team feels valued, has an opportunity to use their voice, and can learn and progress in their career. We want to create a culture that is welcoming, pushing boundaries and a fun place to be. We are an inclusive company and welcome all applicants regardless of background.
If you think this sounds right for you, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you. Please complete our short application form ) and send your CV to:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Must be interested in running and outdoor adventures
Experience:
* Social media marketing: 1 year (required)
* Content creation: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person