Social Media Assistant, Livingetc
At a glance
Junior Social Media role at Future Publishing. London · full-time · £29,000–£30,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Create platform-specific social posts for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and Facebook, including video, Stories and carousels
- Shoot, edit, write and produce content, then reshape Livingetc articles and magazine features for social
- Pitch fresh formats and ideas tied to the publication’s identity and emerging design and cultural trends
- Help with shoots and collaborations, while replying to audience messages and comments
- Build follower relationships and use engagement to help grow an active community
What you bring
- You can confidently shoot and edit quality video and photography on an iPhone
- You have used CapCut, Canva and built-in social platform tools to make content
- You understand major social platforms, their audiences and the formats suited to each
- You write clearly and can match Livingetc’s editorial voice
- You can use analytics to judge content performance and improve what you make
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone with a strong visual eye and a real interest in interiors, design and culture. It is hybrid, with two days each week in the London office and three working from home. The stated salary range is £29,000 to £30,000.
From the employer
Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.
The Team You’ll Join
You'll join the socials team at Livingetc. We pride ourselves on reporting on trends as they happen, with access to the world's best experts. Livingetc is full of inspirational ideas, style-forward homes and news about the latest launches in interiors, travel and lifestyle.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Social Media Editor, you'll bring Livingetc's distinctive point of view to life across social, creating original, engaging content that builds our audience, strengthens our brand and drives traffic to our journalism.
You'll create original social content across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and Facebook, including Reels, Stories, carousels and short-form video. You'll shoot, edit, write and produce content tailored to each platform.
You'll adapt Livingetc's website and magazine content into compelling social formats, proactively pitch new ideas, formats and creative approaches that reflect Livingetc's distinctive identity and respond to emerging design and cultural trends.
You'll support shoots and content collaborations, and manage day-to-day audience engagement, responding to comments and messages, building relationships with followers and helping grow an active, engaged community.
What you’ll bring
- Creative thinking with a strong visual eye, excellent taste and a genuine passion for interiors, design and culture.
- Understanding of what makes compelling, platform-first social content and can bring ideas to life.
- An understanding of how social content can build brand awareness, grow audiences, drive engagement and generate website traffic.
- Proactivity, a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm, with the confidence to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.
Minimum Requirements
- Confidence shooting and editing high-quality video and photography on an iPhone, with experience using CapCut, Canva and native social tools.
- A good understanding of the major social platforms, their audiences and the formats that work best on each.
- Good level of writing and communication skills, with an ability to capture Livingetc's distinctive editorial voice.
- Comfortable using analytics to understand what works and improve content.
What we offer
- Uncapped leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
- Free drinks and snacks in our offices
The expected range for this role is £29,000 - £30,000.
This is a hybrid role, working 2 days per week from our London Office and 3 from home
Internal job family level E7
Inclusion and Diversity at Future
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we'll be happy to support you.
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