Job Title: Social Media Executive – 1-Year Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover
Location: Unit 12, Halwell Business Park, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7LQ
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Social Media Manager
Starting Salary: £28,000
About Red Equipment:
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Red Equipment team, based on the beautiful South Devon coast. Red Equipment is a leading brand in inflatable paddle boards and waterside adventure gear, with the belief that Life’s better by the water. As a certified B Corp, we are dedicated to using business as a force for good, focusing on positive environmental and social impact.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Social Media Executive to join our passionate team and help grow our brand presence across social platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on marketing experience with an exciting global brand. We’re seeking an enthusiastic individual who shares our vision and has the drive to deliver creative, unique and results driven social campaigns. This full-time role is a 1-year fixed-term contract.
As a Social Media Executive at Red Equipment, you will play a key role in managing and developing our social media channels, with an initial focus on Instagram & Facebook. You will take the lead in growing our TikTok presence and driving forward our Pinterest platform. This is a unique opportunity to develop and implement creative content strategies, work with a talented team of creatives, and help grow a vibrant online community.
This role combines creative flair with a results-driven approach, and an attention to detail is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
* Daily management of Red Equipment’s social media platforms, with a strong focus on Instagram & Facebook.
* Take ownership of TikTok, developing and executing strategies to grow this platform into a key channel for the brand.
* Strategically develop and grow Red Equipment’s Pinterest presence.
* Create and curate engaging, high-quality content for all social platforms, working with external content creators, in-house creatives, and the graphics team, as well as creating content yourself.
* Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to align on content strategies and campaigns.
* Monitor social media trends, competitors, and industry developments to keep content fresh and relevant.
* Engage with our online community, respond to queries, and build relationships with followers.
* Work with the Social Media Manager to track performance, providing insights on growth and engagement.
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in managing and growing social media channels, particularly Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest.
* You must have experience of creating content (video and stills) for social as this is a key part of this role.
* Ideally you will have experience of working with premium brands.
* Enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about social media, with a keen interest in staying ahead of trends.
* A passion for the outdoors, swimming, and water sports is highly desirable.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
* Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team.
* Willingness to travel as needed for content creation and events.
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to work as part of a fun, friendly, energetic, and passionate team in a high-growth area of the business with huge potential.
* Fantastic purpose-built working environment in the beautiful South Devon countryside.
* Opportunities to travel within the UK and globally.
* Access to paddleboarding equipment for evening and weekend adventures.
* Regular team and company social events.
* Option to work remotely for up to two weeks per year from another country.
* Fortnightly team lunches, paid for by the company.
* Flexible working – two days per week working from home.
* Pension scheme.
* Company healthcare package.
* 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional days.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and portfolio (including examples of social content you’ve created) to charlie@redequipment.com
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