Social Media Executive
The role of a Social Media Executive will involve collating, curating and publishing content for social media channels, whether that be copy, imagery or video. Social Media Executives also act as moderators for all user-generated content, engaging with audiences and ensuring all interactions remain on brand.
The role may also involve a basic level of SEO to increase visibility to the the company’s target audience.
As the role involves the use of engaging content, some Social Media Executive positions require writing skills, adapting style and tone of voice to the desired audience.
Many people have an everyday exposure and/or interest in social media, so employers look for a much more commercial understanding of social media channels when shortlisting candidates, along with evidence of working on social media activity for a brand or clients. To be considered, employers will want to see proven track record of involvement with the design, implementation and evaluation of social media campaigns for clients/brands. Other required skills might include SEO, content writing skills and basic graphic design capabilities.
Salary wise outside of London the role generally pays between £19,000 to £28,000 depending on regional variance and level of experience.
City of London
One of the world's most visited cities – founded by the Romans and named ‘Londinium’, London has something for everyone! Immersed in history with fascinating antiquity and splendour everywhere you look: London’s buildings are milestones in the city’s unique biography, World Heritage Sites and landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Shard, the London Eye complement the architectural grandeur of the West End’s theatres, the enthralling remains of England’s many bygone eras and today’s charming society housed in the cultural hubs and public houses in and around the banks of the River Thames. Central London is where to find major museums such as the British and Victoria & Albert, galleries such as the Tate Modern and iconic sights such as the centuries-old Borough Market, and yet you can visit Hampstead Heath or the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to escape the crowds and even venture out to Kew Gardens, Richmond or Hampton Court Palace for excellent panoramas of London – all easily accessed thanks to the London Underground, the oldest underground railway network in the world. The modern conurbation of London includes the small district of the City of London and the county of Greater London. A leading global city with international strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development and tourism. London's 43 universities form the highest concentration of educational institutions in Europe, helping the city to rank highly the world’s multimedia development and technology markets.
With the UK advertising industry estimated to be worth in excess of £20 billion in 2016, this puts London as a worldwide leader and powerhouse for the creative and industry. Widely regarded to host some of the best creative output in the world, it’s no surprising that the majority of marketers and creatives in the UK are based in the capital.
