Thanks to some sensational new client wins and an ambitious growth period ahead, we have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Account Executive to join our ambitious and fast-paced Manchester team.

We are looking for the very best of the best to deliver our ingenious campaigns across social media channels.

To be a member of The Guns digiterati, digital will be in your DNA, you will be fluent in emoji and you will ooze passion and enthusiasm for creativity, content, measurement and digital trends.

The right fit

Over the last 10+ years, we’ve worked hard to achieve a fantastic culture at Smoking Gun. There are no egos here. It’s a truly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering award-winning work. 

Smoking Gun’s values (nurture, aspiration, accountability, courage, adaptability and rigour) are embedded into the agency’s day to day operations, and we regularly recognise and reward staff for demonstrating these values within their roles. 

It’s really important that whoever joins our team fits these values and will match our passion, positivity and supportive culture, whilst delivering world class work. 

More about the role 

The role is full-time and on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for – 

• Managing social media activity for a number of B2C and B2B clients
• Supporting senior members of the team with day-to-day activities, campaigns and new business
• Create and publish engaging content that resonates with the target audience and aligns with client strategies and brand guidelines 
• Drafting content planners and blog posts for clients and agency channels
• Supporting the senior team with proposal development
• Briefing our designer on photography, videography and design to produce content for social channels
• Copywriting skills must be sharp with ability to write in multiple tone of voices
• Attending events, stunts and leading client meetings
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest social trends, platform developments and evaluation methods
• Managing relationships with bloggers, vloggers and social influencers
• Setting up and managing paid adverts and boosted content on relevant channels
• Client management and reporting
• Utilising social media management tools to schedule and optimise content, track performance and generate reports 

Essential experience/ requirements

• Approx 1 year agency experience working in a social media/ digital role
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, trends and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging content 
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms 
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously 
• A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and develop engaging content
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment 

Company benefits/ perks 

Salary banding – £22k – £24k.  

As well as a competitive salary, you will also receive – 

• 25 days holiday and your birthday off
• Statutory pension scheme
• Company laptop 

And we also offer our colleagues – 

• Hybrid/ flexible working 
• Summer hours where you can finish early everyday, throughout July and August
• A structured development programme including monthly 121s with line manager and quarterly performance reviews
• Access to a dedicated mentor as part of our company-wide mentor scheme 
• Personal development fund – £250 a year to spend on anything you want to develop an interest/ hobby/ life skill, non work related
• Regular socials / team building activities
• Monthly lunch and learn sessions featuring external experts 
• Peer to peer reward system where points can be cashed in for vouchers, days off, meals out etc 
• Discretionary annual company bonus scheme
• Work anniversary gifts 
• Exclusive Perks  – with discounts on lifestyle items from shopping to gyms to cinemas etc
• Volunteer days – up to x4 paid volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice  
• Sabbatical after 10 years service
• Office balcony and bbq where colleagues can work or dine alfresco

A bit about Smoking Gun

We don’t do PR. We shift consumer behaviour. We build trust. We change perceptions. We move audiences.

We do intelligent, disruptive, ingenious communications campaigns – that solve real business problems.

For brands with balls, and brains – welcome to Smoking Gun.

When the gun fires, you need to be able to measure the smoke. We’re the agency with seven global effectiveness awards for impacting business goals.

We’re authentic storytellers, with a purpose. Our culture is built on values of aspiration, adaptability and accountability. Our people are courageous, rigorous and nurturing in all they do. At Smoking Gun, you’ll connect with some of the most experienced minds in the industry – strategists, creatives and former national news editors.

Spanning B2C and B2B, our roster includes market leaders and pioneering start-ups – all sharing our challenger brand mentality to disrupt norms and push boundaries. 

If you think you could be a great addition to our ingenious team, please send your CV to [email protected]