Social Media Assistant–£20,000-£26,000 + Benefits– Edinburgh/ Hybrid

The Role

Are you a social media (at least a year’s experience) professional that would relish the opportunity to help shape the online presence of a leading tourism company? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for engaging content? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a leading tourism company, looking to appoint an experienced and creative Social Media Assistant to our growing team.

You will be a key player in our social media team, supporting our Social Media Specialist in managing and enhancing our company's presence across various platforms. You will be involved in everything from creating engaging content to monitoring our social channels and analysing performance.

Ready to make your mark on social media? Apply now and join our dynamic team

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting in the planning, delivery and documentation of monthly social content calendars
• Creating or commissioning engaging content for the company social media platforms
• Monitoring and responding to customer feedback, comments and social media posts
• Maintaining the relevant in-house DAM platform, storing and labelling imagery and video as appropriate
• Conducting competitor research, market research, and audience identification, and identifying emerging trends
• Assisting in collecting data and reporting on social media performance, including engagement metrics and campaign effectiveness

The Company

We specialise in creating unforgettable travel experiences for people who wish to visit Northern Europe and the Alps. Travel Connect has over 300 employees across 8 brands, including Nordic Visitor which was established in 2002. Our offices are based in Iceland, Scotland, Sweden and Germany, and we are continuing to grow fast.

Join our team and you'll work with a group of friendly and energetic travel professionals at our UK office based in central Edinburgh.

What sets us apart is our vibrant culture, which we’re really proud of and everyone contributes to. You’ll be part of a culture that inspires employees to pursue and achieve great results. Our workplace atmosphere motivates people to continuously improve themselves and others around them. We support each other through a shared vision and create a collaborative environment for all to thrive. We prioritise and really care about the well-being and work-life balance of our employees.

The Benefits

• Company annual appraisal & bonus scheme.
• 25 holiday days plus 10 bank holidays per year.
• Bupa healthcare package.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
• 20 days workcation (work from anywhere in the world) per year.
• Free lunch (in office) provided Monday to Thursday.
• Snacks provided.
• Company culture centred on work-life balance and well-being.
• Flexible working hours.
• Regular events organised by our social and health committees.

The Person

• Undergraduate university degree in Social Media, Marketing, Communications or other relevant area.
• 1-2 years of experience in related Social Media roles (agency or in-house preferred).
• Extensive experience in working with Facebook and Instagram.
• Great networking skills to form relationships with influencers and other key players.
• Service oriented
• Advanced knowledge of social media and the latest trends and technologies
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Native level English reading and writing
• Good eye for detail
• Be able to multitask

Contact information

Emma Gillies