Social Media Manager (12 Month Contract)

Responsibilities

Global Content Communications is looking for a Social Media Manager (Contract) to help lead channel strategy and execution across multiple consumer-facing entertainment brands

This role will serve as a key day-to-day partner in planning, creating, publishing, and optimizing social content across several brand handles, while helping ensure work moves smoothly through internal and external approval flows

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable thinking strategically and executing tactically

They should understand what high-performing social content looks like, know how to tailor ideas to native platforms, and be confident managing editorial planning, publishing, copywriting, content creation, approvals, and cross-functional coordination across multiple workstreams at once

This role will support a portfolio of multiple distinct brands or entities and their bespoke social handles

It requires strong social instincts, excellent judgment, a highly organized approach to process, and comfort operating in a collaborative environment with a range of stakeholders

A strong understanding of gaming audiences and culture is highly valued

Help lead channel strategy and day‑to‑day execution across multiple consumer-facing entertainment brands and social handles

Co‑own editorial planning, publishing calendars, content creation and execution across channels including X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, and others as needed

Shape content ideas and write platform‑native social copy, video treatments, etc. that reflect each brand’s voice, audience, and objectives

Partner across teams to manage approvals, timelines, and workflows for campaigns, content drops, brand moments, and partnership‑related initiatives

Support end‑to‑end social execution, from strategy, planning, proposal development to publishing, optimization, and reporting

Coordinate across departments and stakeholders to keep projects moving, maintain alignment, and ensure content is accurate, on‑brand, and delivered on time

Help establish and maintain new processes, clear approval streams, workflows, SLAs, and responsibilities across internal and external partners via documentation and socializing

Bring a strong understanding of native platform behavior, evolving social trends, and best practices for audience‑first content

Contribute to content creation and be comfortable with light hands‑on asset editing and creative support where needed

Use channel and platform learnings to help refine strategy, inform future planning, and improve overall execution

Support occasional real‑time, off‑site, off‑hours needs around key moments, launches, announcements, or special projects. This could include but is not limited to content capture, in‑person interviews, hands‑on events, conferences, and beyond

Create executive level presentations and reports to showcase work, learnings, and business impact

Be actively informed of social media, pop culture, real‑world as well as gaming news to inform trends, sensitivity, and cultural relevance

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)

Free fruit every day in our offices

On‑site free gym (London & Liverpool)

On‑site subsidised cafés

On‑site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care assistance

Two volunteering days each year

Group pension plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

Season ticket loans

Life assurance

Income protection

25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer

Free giveaways of select first‑party products and services

Discounts on PlayStation products

Discounts on Sony products

Access to other corporate discounts

Qualifications

Portfolio or work samples that demonstrate strong social thinking, platform fluency, and executional range are a plus

5–7 years of experience in social media management, content strategy, channel strategy, or related digital communications work

Strong project management, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑moving environment

Strong understanding of native social platforms, publishing tools, channel best practices, and current social trends

Experience navigating approval flows and coordinating with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Experience writing copy, managing publishing workflows, and executing content plans across multiple channels

Comfortable with light hands‑on content creation and asset editing in support of social execution

Proven experience managing large, consumer‑facing entertainment, media, or lifestyle brands

Strong understanding of gaming audiences and culture is highly valued; direct gaming experience is strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with strong hands‑on execution

Experience with partnership, licensor/licensee, or multi‑stakeholder social workflows is a plus

Experience working across multiple brands, accounts, or social identities simultaneously with strong attention to detail and process

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