Social Media Executive
- Posted 27 January 2026
- Salary £27k - 29k per year
- LocationBirmingham
- Discipline Technology
- Reference176355
- Contact NameJordan Watkins
Job description
Social Media Executive – Birmingham / Hybrid – £27,000–£29,000
A Birmingham-based social media agency is seeking a Social Media Executive to join their creative team.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with supporting social media campaigns, influencer coordination, and client delivery across multiple platforms.
About the Role
You will support account managers and the content team in delivering high-performing social campaigns for a diverse client portfolio. Working across content creation, influencer marketing, paid social, and reporting, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth campaign execution and strong results.
This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys both the creative and organisational sides of social media.
Key Responsibilities
Source, brief, and coordinate influencers for client campaigns
Track influencer deliverables, manage campaign timelines, and maintain budget trackers
Assist with boosting organic content and tracking paid campaign performance across Meta Ads and influencer spend
Liaise with account managers to optimise spend and placements
Design static and video content using Canva and CapCut
Write engaging, on-brand captions tailored to each platform
Plan and schedule content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms
Maintain up-to-date content calendars and ensure timely posting
Monitor social media and influencer campaign performance
Compile reports and share key results with internal teams
Use data to recommend content improvements and strategic adjustments
Support day-to-day client updates and contribute to content briefs and creative documents
Join team and client meetings, taking notes and following up on actions
Maintain organised workflows and campaign documentation
Essential Requirements
Experience in a social media role, ideally within an agency environment
Strong understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Proficiency with content creation tools such as Canva and CapCut
Excellent copywriting skills with ability to adapt tone for different brands and platforms
Experience coordinating influencer campaigns or paid social activity
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
Confident communicator with client-facing experience
Passion for social media trends, digital content, and creative storytelling
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