Job Spec: Social Media Manager
Location: Manchester
About Citypress
We are a leading social, PR and creative communications agency that works with clients to promote and protect their brands and reputations.
Our team of over 120 people across the UK are united by our ambition to create brand defining work that helps advance the cause of brands that have the scale and commitment to effect positive change in their markets. Our client partners include Lloyds Banking Group, Aldi, Arla, Molson Coors, Crown Paints, Continental Tyres, Primark and Siemens.
Citypress is independently run, regionally-connected, employee-owned and one of the leading employers in the communications sector. We have featured in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies list for four years, are the most-awarded agency in the PRWeek Best Places to Work awards over the last six years and have been named as a PRWeek Agency of the Decade.
We are a fast-growing, entrepreneurial agency with a great culture that backs people to develop their careers and deliver their best work.
Our culture is inclusive, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome people with different life experiences and backgrounds to bring valuable insight and perspectives to our agency and clients.
About this role
We are growing our team and would love to hear from people with experience in communications and a strong specialism in social media that are looking to join an established team as a social media manager.
This role is ideal for anyone with well-rounded communications skills covering media relations, social media, creative campaigns, client/programme management and basic evaluation and measurement.
We are looking for people with agency-side social media experience at the equivalent level of Account Manager, with great client management skills and a strong base of B2B and corporate social media experience.
You will work with a brilliant team of social media specialists who all share an enthusiasm for new ideas and innovation – giving you fantastic learning and development opportunities.
You will also be able to use your experience to support and mentor junior colleagues to develop their skills and confidence.
Citypress is an entrepreneurial agency with a great culture that backs people to develop their careers and deliver their best work. By joining Citypress you will become part of an employee-owned agency and directly benefit from our collective success.
Role responsibilities
* Managing the delivery of B2B and corporate social client programmes and integrated campaigns
* Acting as day-to-day client lead
* Working with your team to ensure client deadlines and KPIs are met
* Producing and reviewing social-first content and reporting
* Develop social campaign ideas and spotting opportunities for clients
* Managing work effectively through our studio and paid social specialists
* Managing social-first video shoots
* Developing detailed knowledge and understanding of client businesses
* Contributing to, and participating in, new business pitches and actively looking for opportunities for growing revenue
Role requirements
* Previous experience in a similar role, with a focus on B2B and corporate social
* Social-first thinking
* Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to apply solutions quickly
* Organisational, planning and client management skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and support less experienced colleagues
* Ability to think critically, creatively and to demonstrate good judgement
* A good work ethic. flexibility and enthusiasm to delivery work and results of a consistently high standard
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Performance bonus
* Annual tax-free share of profit payment
* We work flexibly, spending three days a week in the office to collaborate and connect, and the rest wherever you work best
* Generous holiday allowance with additional days accrued through length of service
* Award winning bespoke benefits programme
* We offer enhanced family leave policies, with supported return to work programme
* Menopause and fertility policies and leave
* Paid Support leave
* Paid career breaks
* Extensive learning and development programme
* Dedicated mentoring and coaching
* Healthcare plan, 24 hour GP service and employee assistance programme
* Flexible pension scheme
* Access to independent financial advice
* Company mobile and laptop
* Interest-free loans
* Volunteering days
* Regular team away days and socials