Social Media Account Executive
About the role
The Social Media Account Executive plays a key role in the execution and day-to-day management of social media activity across client accounts. Responsible for content scheduling, administrative coordination, and supporting creative development, this role ensures that all social outputs are delivered efficiently, accurately, and on time.
Working closely with the wider account, creative, and production teams, the Social Media Account Executive contributes to trend-led content ideas while maintaining operational excellence. This is a hands-on role suited to someone highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about social media.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Scheduling & Platform Management
Schedule and publish all social media content across relevant platforms in line with agreed content calendars.
Ensure all posts are accurate, correctly tagged, and meet brand and platform guidelines.
Monitor scheduled content to ensure timely execution and flag any issues or changes.
Account Coordination & Administration
Act as the primary contact for administrative matters related to social media accounts.
Maintain organised records of content plans, approvals, and published posts.
Support the team with day-to-day account coordination, ensuring smooth workflow and communication.
Assist in managing approvals and ensuring deadlines are met.
Creative Input & Trend Awareness
Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions, bringing forward ideas inspired by current trends, platform updates, and cultural moments.
Stay up to date with social media trends, formats, and best practices to inform content creation.
Support the development of engaging, relevant, and performance driven content ideas.
Production Support & Shoot Attendance
Attend all shoots, supporting on-the-day execution and ensuring content requirements are met.
Assist in capturing social-first content where needed (e.g. behind the-scenes, real-time content).
Work closely with production teams to ensure all planned assets are delivered.
Performance & Optimisation Support
Assist in tracking content performance and gathering insights.
Support reporting processes by collating key metrics and observations.
Identify opportunities to optimise scheduling, formats, and engagement.
Requirements
Experience in social media management, content scheduling, or digital marketing (agency or in-house).
Strong understanding of major social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn).
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Confident in managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Awareness of social media trends, culture, and emerging formats.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Attributes
Detail-oriented and highly organised
Proactive and eager to learn
Creative thinker with a passion for social media
Reliable and responsive
Collaborative team player
Success Measures
Accurate and timely scheduling of all content
Smooth handling of administrative processes
Active contribution to creative ideation
Effective support during shoots and production
Consistent, high-quality execution across social channels
Benefits
Work’s a treat!
Perks at ITG — alongside a competitive salary, here's what you can look forward to:
Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days.
Flexibility & lifestyle — Smart Working with up to 40% from home, and after 12 months, the option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year.
Family & life milestones — Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support.
Financial perks — Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax-efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities.
Growth & recognition — Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500.
Community & wellbeing — Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.
What next? Like what you see? Drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
We Value Diversity
We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.
ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.
What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
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