Social Media Executive

Role: Social Media Executive – Sheffield Salary: £27,000 Hours: Full-time (Evenings and weekends work required) Benefits:

• A varied and creative role with exposure across multiple social platforms
• Opportunity to work on campaigns, live activity and commercially focused content
• Collaborative and fast-paced marketing environment
• Opportunity to develop your social media career within a high-profile and engaging brand Position Overview: Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a high-profile organisation who are looking to appoint a Social Media Executive to join their growing Marketing team, based in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and digitally savvy social media professional to take ownership of engaging, platform-first content across a recognisable brand, working across campaigns, live activity and day-to-day content. Reporting into the Content Manager, you will play a key role in growing audience engagement, strengthening brand presence and supporting wider commercial and marketing objectives across a broad range of social channels. Responsibilities:
• Plan, create and publish high-quality, mobile-first social media content across multiple platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Snapchat and Threads.
• Take a lead role in live social media coverage, including events and behind-the-scenes activity.
• Create platform-specific content, adapting tone, format and creative execution to maximise engagement.
• Support campaigns, activations and commercial partnerships through effective social media content.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging campaigns and content.
• Monitor social media performance, audience behaviour and emerging trends, using insights to continually improve content.
• Identify new content opportunities, stories and trends that can increase engagement and audience growth.
• Keep up to date with changes across social platforms, emerging formats and best practice.
• Support wider commercial, marketing and promotional activity across social channels.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support content creation.
• Edit and produce social assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut and Canva.
• Ensure all content is aligned with brand guidelines, tone of voice and relevant policies. Skills & Experience Required:
• Demonstrable experience creating high-performing, platform-native social media content.
• Strong knowledge of major social media platforms and the ability to adapt to changing trends and algorithms.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or similar editing software.
• A good understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics.
• The ability to plan effectively while remaining highly reactive when required.
• Confidence working in live, fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of brand and tone of voice.
• A creative mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and develop engaging content ideas.