Social Media Manager

Formidable Social Media ManagerRole: Social Media Manager

Department: CreativeReports to: Creative Director Who We AreFormidable is the creative agency for brands who entertain.

In the battle for attention, the brands that win don't interrupt - they contribute. We're independent and agile. An eclectic mix of specialists from across advertising, PR and entertainment. And we're 50/50 creative and production, meaning we move at the speed of social without sacrificing ambition or quality.Our Values WE BRING THE ENERGYOur positive energy brings out the best in people. It comes from genuinely caring about our team, encouraging collaboration and celebrating every single success. Solidarity and motivation follow as we do work the whole agency is proud of and everyone thrives.WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE (NOT PERFECTION)People come to us for the best. And that means we show up every day ready to deliver. Ready to support each other’s growth. Ready to push and challenge people to produce great work together. Ready to be part of something big.WE FIND STRENGTHS IN OUR DIFFERENCESLife would be boring if we all thought the same. And so would our work. Which is why we value diversity: of backgrounds, views, beliefs and experience. A level playing field attracts the best talent. A shared sense of belonging makes us stronger. A rich mix of minds makes our work better.WE GIVE A SH!T ABOUT OUR PEOPLETeamwork doesn’t work unless every individual feels appreciated, trusted and supported. And comfortable that their personal values can coexist with company values. Clear boundaries. Open dialogues. Investing in personal development. It all helps to make this happen. Along with a collective responsibility to care - we’ve got each other’s back. The opportunityThis is a brilliant opportunity for a Social Media Manager who loves creating content that feels culturally relevant, beautifully crafted and built for social. You’ll work mainly on one luxury lifestyle client, taking the lead on planning and managing their Instagram and LinkedIn presence, with a focus on growing their channels through thoughtful strategy, engaging content and strong community management.You’ll spend most of your time on this client project, with around sixteen days per month dedicated to the luxury lifestyle brand. When capacity allows, you’ll also support Formidable’s own social channels, working closely with the creative and edit teams to plan, create and publish content that reflects the agency’s work, personality and standards.The role will suit someone who is confident working across strategy, content planning, copywriting, community management, reporting and hands-on content creation. You do not need to be an expert in every area, but you should be comfortable taking ownership, collaborating with creative specialists and bringing a proactive, social-first mindset to the work.What you’ll be doingPlan and manage monthly content calendars for Instagram and LinkedIn.Shape and deliver a social content strategy that supports the brand’s positioning, audience and goals.Create and curate social-first content, including captions, post copy, visual ideas and content briefs.Work closely with creative, production and edit teams to bring content ideas to life.Manage day-to-day community engagement, including comments, messages, tags and relevant brand conversations.Monitor social, cultural and competitor trends to identify timely content opportunities.Track performance across key metrics, share clear insights and recommend ways to improve content and engagement.Support Formidable’s own social channels when required, helping to showcase the agency’s culture and work.Keep up to date with platform changes, emerging formats and social best practice.Help protect brand tone and reputation when responding to sensitive topics or fast-moving conversations. How you’ll work Bring positive energy and a collaborative mindset to the team.Build strong relationships across creative, production, strategy and account teams.Be flexible, organised and comfortable adapting as priorities shift.Represent the client brand and Formidable professionally, internally and externally.Work independently when needed while staying connected to the wider team.What we’re looking forWe know that people bring different strengths and experiences. If you meet most of the criteria below and are excited by the role, Formidable would still love to hear from you.Demonstrable experience in social media management, either agency-side or in-house.Experience working with luxury brands is important; experience in travel, lifestyle or hospitality would be a plus.Experience supporting global or premium brands is also a must.A strong understanding of social media content, community management and platform best practice.Confident copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt tone of voice across platforms and audiences.Comfortable creating social-first content, including filming or editing content on a smartphone when needed.A good eye for visual detail, design and stills editing.Confidence using and understanding platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other relevant social channels.Ability to use data, reporting and insight to shape recommendations.Experience managing multiple workstreams while maintaining high-quality output.An understanding of influencer-led campaigns would be helpful.Clear communication skills and confidence sharing ideas with internal teams and clients.A collaborative, proactive approach and experience working with creative teams.