Social Media Manager
Job description
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Our client is a fast-growing talk-radio and social-first content business (video, podcasts and digital). With a National DAB launch planned for 2026, they are scaling fast and building a next-generation broadcaster.
They are now looking for a Social Media Manager to own their social strategy across Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube—driving growth, shaping content, and building platform partnerships.
What you’ll do
· Set the social roadmap and weekly priorities across key platforms
· Turn live shows into repeatable, platform-native formats
· Lead creative direction (hooks, captions, packaging)—supported by in-house video editors/producers
· Build relationships with platform partner teams and use insight to drive growth
· Own reporting, testing and optimisation (content + audience)
· Partner with Sales/Brand Partnerships to deliver measurable campaigns and ROI
· Collaborate closely with presenters and producers; help grow the team over time
What we’re looking for
· 3+ years in a senior social role (platform, top-tier agency, or creator/media business)
· Strong knowledge of platform mechanics, optimisation and monetisation
· Track record driving organic growth at scale
· Experience delivering sponsored/branded social campaigns
· Confident with analytics, reporting and insight-led decision making
· Existing relationships with platform partner managers
· Experience launching/scaling social IP or media brands
· Broadcast, podcast, or audio-led content experience
Benefits
· £45-50K salary + bonus (OTE £60k–£65k)
· Hybrid working
· Health & wellness support
· Access to live shows, events and talent
Share option scheme eligibility (milestone-based)
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📱 Highlight your platform-specific expertise (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) prominently as they need someone who understands each platform's unique mechanics
📊 Quantify your organic growth achievements: 'Grew Instagram following from 12K to 180K in 18 months'
🤝 Emphasise any existing relationships with platform partner managers as this is specifically mentioned as valuable
🎯 Showcase experience with branded/sponsored campaigns and measurable ROI as they work with Sales/Brand Partnerships
🎙️ Feature any broadcast, podcast, or audio content experience as they're launching a DAB radio station in 2026
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- •Drove Instagram organic growth from 25K to 180K followers in 14 months through platform-native content strategy and influencer partnerships
- •Delivered £180K in branded campaign revenue across TikTok and YouTube, achieving 3.2x ROI through data-driven audience targeting
- •Launched social-first podcast series achieving 2.1M views across platforms in first quarter, establishing key partnerships with YouTube and Spotify teams
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your Social Media Manager role at this pioneering talk-radio and digital content business perfectly aligns with my expertise in platform-native content strategy and organic growth. With the National DAB launch planned for 2026, I'm excited to help scale your social presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and build the platform partnerships that will drive your next-generation broadcaster forward.
My background in social media management includes driving organic growth at scale, delivering measurable ROI for branded campaigns, and working closely with content creators and talent. I have established relationships with platform partner managers and understand the nuances of turning live content into repeatable, platform-optimised formats.
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Interview questions
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Technical
- ›How would you adapt a live radio show format for TikTok versus YouTube?
- ›What analytics tools do you use to measure social media ROI for branded campaigns?
- ›How do you optimise content for each platform's algorithm?
- ›What's your approach to building relationships with platform partner managers?
- ›How would you scale social content production for a growing broadcaster?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you drove significant organic growth on social media
- ›Describe a situation where you had to pivot your social strategy based on analytics
- ›How do you handle working with talent and presenters on content creation?
- ›Give an example of a successful branded campaign you delivered
- ›Tell me about a time you had to build a social media strategy from scratch
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Tell me about a time you drove significant organic growth on social media
Give an example of a successful branded campaign you delivered