Social Media Manager

<p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Social Media Manager </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Freelance Contract | £250–£300 per day (Inside IR35 paid via umbrella only)<br> London Hybrid | Full time with 2–3 days in office<br> Start: Monday 16 March | Initial contract until end of April (strong chance of Q2 extension)</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">We are supporting a <strong>global drinks brand activating around a major international sports event</strong>, and they are looking for a <strong>Social Media Manager</strong> to join the team on a freelance basis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">This role will suit someone confident <strong>running busy social channels day to day</strong>, managing both content and community in a fast-moving campaign environment. You’ll be working on a high-profile account with strong engagement, helping ensure social activity remains timely, culturally relevant and aligned with brand and regulatory guidelines.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Experience working with <strong>alcohol brands and sports-led campaigns</strong> will be highly valuable. Knowledge or interest in <strong>tennis</strong> would be a great bonus.</span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Key responsibilities</span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">• Own the day-to-day management of the brand’s <strong>Instagram account</strong>, posting multiple times per day and maintaining strong engagement<br> • Lead <strong>content planning, scheduling and optimisation</strong> across the campaign period<br> • Manage <strong>community engagement</strong>, moderation and tone of voice across comments and DMs<br> • Work closely with creative and content teams to ensure <strong>social-first content is delivered and published effectively</strong><br> • React to <strong>live cultural and sporting moments</strong> where relevant to the campaign<br> • Ensure all social activity aligns with <strong>brand, platform and regulatory guidelines</strong></span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">What we’re looking for</span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">• Proven experience working as a <strong>Social Media Executive or Social Media Manager</strong><br> • Direct experience working on <strong>alcohol brands and or sports-related projects</strong><br> • We’re ideally looking for someone who has previously managed social channels for <strong>recognised consumer brands</strong>, particularly within alcohol or sports-led campaigns<br> • Strong understanding of <strong>Meta platforms and social best practice</strong><br> • Confident managing both <strong>content publishing and community engagement at scale</strong><br> • Comfortable working in <strong>fast-paced, high-profile campaign environments</strong><br> • Interest or knowledge of <strong>tennis</strong> would be a bonus</span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Please share your latest CV and portfolio for more information or email Ella.augustin@majorplayers.co.uk </strong></span></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial , Helvetica , sans-serif;">Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will aim to respond to everyone where possible. If you do not hear from us on this occasion, please know your profile may still be considered for other relevant opportunities in the future.</span></span></p>