Job Description

Job title:

Social Media Account Executive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Our office in Shoreditch, London as well as occasional travel to client sites in Croydon and Stratford

Reporting into:

Social Senior Account Manager

Line managing:

n/a

Hybrid/ Remote:

WFH Monday & Friday. In the office Tuesday-Thursday

Salary:

27-29k dependant on experience

About us

SEEN Connects is a leading influencer marketing agency established in 2016 and driven by a purpose to create cultural relevance and meaningful impact for our clients, through the power of human connection. The primary services we offer are brand and social strategy, organic influencer campaigns, influencer-led paid social and social media management.


We are part of Captivate Group and within this we have three sister agencies; Seen Presents, Seen Studios and Stir.

About the Role

We're looking for a Social Media Executive with a passion for beauty and makeup to join our social media management team.


This role will be managing the social channels for a recognisable Gen-Z focussed high street beauty brand, therefore we're looking for someone who lives and breathes beauty, and knows what it takes to spark conversation and build engaged Gen-Z communities in the makeup space.


You'll be supported by our Social Senior Account Manager, strategists and creative team, as well as an influencer Senior Account Executive who will brief in influencer content to be utilised across the client's social channels.

Key Responsibilities

Be immersed in the beauty world from product launches and industry events to viral skincare debates and creator-led trends Monitor and identify cultural trends, emerging creators, and viral beauty content across TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat Own the editorial calendar for the brand across these channels including liaising with clients day to day to secure approval on concepts and assets Ideate content ideas and brief our creative team and influencer team to create assets in line with the content calendar Draft compelling, platform-native copy that reflects the brand's voice while engaging our audience Create and edit a consistent stream of lo-fi content yourself, and assist with creating more polished content with the support of our videographer Identify reactive moments that we can activate around, ensuring time-sensitivity Engage authentically with the community by replying to DMs, comments, and UGC in a credible but friendly and inclusive tone. Collaborate with the team to monitor content performance and optimise for engagement and reach.
Produce monthly reports to present to the clients, including a roundup of content, overall performance, breakdowns of performance per platform and format, learnings from top performing content, insights and recommendations for the future

Requirements

A genuine passion for beauty, makeup, skincare, and the ever-evolving landscape of beauty culture online. Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat as storytelling and trend-setting platforms in the beauty space. Strong instincts for tone, aesthetic, and what sparks interaction among Gen Z Confident writing short form copy with accurate spelling and grammar Able to work quickly and collaboratively under tight deadlines. Proficient with or eager to learn tools like Canva, CapCut, and native platform editors. Previous experience working with beauty brands or content is a big plus, whether agency-side or in-house. Due to the nature of social media community management, the role will include 1-2 hours of responding to comments during weekends, however this will be counteracted with equivalent hours being reduced during the week as time back in lieu

The Interview Process:

1. If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to join a 30 minute virtual call for us to get to know you better and for us to tell you more about the role and agency, and answer any initial questions.



2. If we think you'd be a great fit, we will then invite you to do a task relevant to the role you've applied for, which we wouldn't expect to take more than one hour.


A final decision will be made following this.

Benefits:

Salary reflective of your experience and in line with internal benchmarks


Hybrid working, working from our Shoreditch HQ on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from home on Mondays and Fridays.



Core Hours of 10:00 - 17:00 with the flexibility to start anytime between 08:00 - 10:00 and finish between 17:00 - 19:00.



? Summer Fridays - a 3pm finish on Fridays in July and August



24 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 after one year and 26 after two years of service



3 personal days a year which are days that you can take to give yourself a break and support your wellness and mental health.



?? A 100 voucher to spend on something to support your wellbeing



? Work from anywhere for up to one month each year, as long as you can work on UK timezones and have a strong internet connection



Snacks and drinks in the office, and free lunch provided when we have lunch and learns



Vouchers for Above and Beyond Award winners in our monthly company meeting, and a chance to make your wishes come true with a 1000 prize going to a randomly selected winner in our lottery of wishes each quarter that we hit our targets



?? Private healthcare cover and life insurance



Cycle to work scheme and annual season ticket loan available



Regular team and company socials



At Connects we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard and celebrated. We welcome applications from everyone. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to best accommodate your needs.