Social Media Manager/ Social Creative

<p>As a <strong>Social Creative</strong>, you’ll bring that mission to life online,shaping narratives, experimenting with formats, and creating standout content that pushes brands beyond the ordinary. From trend-led TikToks to campaign-worthy concepts, you’ll ensure work doesn’t just land-it lingers, resonates, and inspires.</p> This role sits within an independent creative agency renowned for shaping brand strategy and delivering award-winning integrated campaigns for some of the UK’s best-known names. The team’s craft lies in uncovering a brand truth and amplifying it in ways that capture imaginations, spark emotion, and drive real impact. <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop fresh, social-first creative concepts that align with brand voices and campaign goals. <li>Spot and adapt emerging trends into brand-relevant, scroll-stopping content. <li>Write engaging, platform-specific copy and collaborate with designers/videographers to bring ideas to life. <li>Partner with strategists and account managers to ensure content is strategically sharp and culturally relevant. <li>Contribute to pitches and proposals with creative concepts, mood boards, and campaign narratives. </ul> <p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>2+ years in a social creative role (agency or brand-side) with a strong portfolio. <li>Skilled in ideation, concept writing, and delivering culturally resonant campaigns. <li>Proficient with design and editing tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, CapCut, etc.). <li>Deep understanding of platform nuances across TikTok, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and more. <li>Strong communicator with the ability to sell and present ideas internally and to clients <li>Creative concept development, cultural trend-spotting, copywriting, cross-platform storytelling. </ul> <p><strong>Project Scope & Duration: </strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(36,36,36);"><span style="background-color: white;">3m FTC with review to extend</span></span></span></span></p> <p><strong>Day Rate/Annual pro rata: </strong>£200–300 per day // £36K pro rata.</p> <p><strong>Location & Workplace Policy: </strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: rgb(36,36,36);">2 days remote & 3 days a week in the office Tuesdays-Thursdays 9am-5:30pm</span></span></span><br> <br> Our roles move quickly, so if you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your credentials and availability as soon as possible.</p> <p>Major Players are the UK’s leading marketing and creative talent agency, and over the last three decades we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.</p> <p>We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</p> <p>Send your CV and portfolio: <strong>chelsea.matthysen@majorplayers.co.uk / ella.augstin@majorplayers.co.uk</strong></p>