The Role

You will work closely with the Social Media & Content Manager to create organic and paid social media content against organisational goals & KPIs. The role is fast-paced, changeable and requires strong communication skills.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Researching, sourcing and producing content for the organisation's social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and YouTube
• Generating original video, editorial and graphic material that supports the organisation's goals
• Maintaining content in the social media calendar
• Supporting the production of livestreams
• Reporting on results and tailoring content strategies based on findings
• Producing social listening reports
• Assisting with paid campaign production, from creating audiences to building ad sets and delivering optimisations

You will work closely with the press and campaigns team to maximise opportunities for engagement and find those viral moments. This role will suit someone who is able to get involved with other aspects of a political campaigning organisation from time to time.

Person specification
Essential

• Experience using social media channels, particularly Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and YouTube
• A genuine interest in social media and seeking out new trends
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Organised yet creative
• Intellectual curiosity
• Understanding of and interest in UK politics or social issues
• Versatile and able to juggle multiple priorities in a constantly-changing environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Proactive in coming up with ideas and following them through

Desirable

• A commitment to the UK's future relationship with Europe and building stronger international ties
• Experience in content creation/building a following on Snapchat, TikTok and Reels
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator for the creation of social media content, or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, or a willingness to learn how to edit video
• Experience with or understanding of building social media ad campaigns
• Experience working in high-pressure and time-sensitive scenarios

https://www.bestforbritain.org/social_media_intern