Social Media Assistant

As a result of my client's expansion plans, and their continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Social Media Assistant to be based at their Head Office in Plymouth.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive person, able to work against tight deadlines with outstanding prioritisation skills. The right candidate will keep multiple social media channels updated whilst remaining brand-focused and seek out new social media avenues and ways of connecting with audiences and increasing company turnover. Key Duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage company social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other relevant platforms
• Create engaging and dynamic written, graphic and video content.
• Engage in social media presence creation on new and emerging social media platforms.
• Optimizes content following search engine optimization (SEO).
• Creates content that promotes audience interaction, increases audience presence on company sites and encourages audience participation.
• Assists social media team with large projects.
• Works as part of a team to develop large social media campaigns.
• Monitor competitor activity.
• Proposes new ideas and concepts for social media content.
• Be knowledgeable in social media trends and integrate these into the company.
• Use analytics tools to gauge the success of campaigns.
• Prepare reports on campaigns based on analytics.
• Develop strategies for growing sales & increasing awareness.
• Work cohesively with in-house teams to ensure targets are met.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.
• Confident computer skills.
• Transferable creative flair.
• Analytical skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn about new innovations and software.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Design experience or skills on Adobe / Corel / Photoshop desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of google analytics desirable
• Knowledge of paid advertisements desirable.