Social Media Manager

The Drop.

We are a collective of Digital Strategists, Content Creators and Social Specialists based in Brighton. We work with some of the leading music, event and lifestyle brands, helping them build meaningful online communities. 

We blend strategy, creativity and a love for what we do into social campaigns that build, grow and maintain engaged communities.

As an agency we are committed to creating safer and more inclusive spaces online. We strive to work with partners who share our vision and keep our social responsibility at the forefront of our output. 

The Role.

We’re looking for a creative Social Media Manager with 2-3 years experience in a similar role to join our team. A creative thinker with a passion for social and the ability to bring their expertise into the creation, planning and implementation of highly engaging campaigns. 

They will oversee multiple organic and paid campaigns for music, event and lifestyle clients, working alongside our Head of Strategy and Content Designer to drive growth for our clients.

Main Responsibilities.

• Creating, developing and implementing innovative social strategies and campaigns.
• Building and managing multiple content calendars, planning and sharing output, and ensuring briefs and deadlines are met to an exceptional standard.
• Creating highly engaging copy, optimised for every channel and focussed on meeting objectives.
• Managing paid social campaigns and maximising the return on spend.
• Working with our Designers to ensure all visual content is on brand and meets objectives. 
• Analysing output and providing insightful reports and communicating the results.
• Liaising with clients to update, troubleshoot, measure success, refine plans and present new ideas.
• Researching and implementing new platforms and tools to drive innovation.

We’re looking for:

• A music lover with a strong understanding of surrounding cultures. 
• Someone with a passion for social, digital and live events, and at the forefront of the latest trends.
• A strategic thinker with an innovative and resourceful mindset.
• Creative writer with the ability to create succinct and powerful stories with their copy.
• The ability to analyse and identify trends from data.
• Strong communicator who is able to articulate ideas and learnings and adapt to a range of audiences.
• Meticulous in their approach and always striving for perfection in their work.
• Multi-tasking master with strong time management and organisation skills.

Bonus points for:

Experience in live music, festivals or events.

Keen eye for design and experience in Adobe Creative Suite.

Our benefits include:

21 days starting holiday, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

An extra day’s holiday added every year.

2 days in our Brighton office each week, plus flexible remote working.

Upskill training and workshops.

How to apply:

Please apply with a CV, cover letter, and two social posts you’ve created and are most proud of.

Email this to info@thedropdigital.com with the subject 'Job Application: Social Media Manager'.