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Social Copywriter (mid-weight)

eight&four
Full-time
On-site
London, England, United Kingdom
Description

We are looking for a mid-weight Social Media Content Writer who is passionate about social media writing and creating compelling content for brands. You will have a keen eye for storytelling, strong copywriting skills and creative ideation, and you'll act as a content guardian for your accounts – ensuring our creative output is rooted in editorial strategy, shaped by social best practice and always ahead of what's trending in culture and innovation.

Core Responsibilities 

  • Write engaging content for social channels
  • Produce long & short-form storytelling for a variety of social & digital placements 
  • Lead on the creation & delivery of high-impact editorial calendars   
  • Push creative thinking & work closely with creatives, producers, video editors & co-creators to develop compelling stories to support your editorial plans  
  • Work closely with strategists & creatives to interpret client briefs & develop content plans / campaign proposals 
  • Adapt content ideas & copy for different social media channels, understanding platform nuances and tone 
  • Support other editorial & strategy colleagues in developing editorial strategies for clients – helping them to align their overall brand and creative proposition with their wider content output 


Requirements

Must-Haves 

  • Ability to write accurate, clear, concise and grammatically correct copy 
  • A strong understanding of storytelling for short-form content 
  • A background in writing for different social channels (including dark formats) 
  • An ability to flex your content ideas & tone across different brands/sectors 
  • A good understanding of commercial content and what stories will be attractive to which audiences 
  • A keen eye for cultural trends & an ability to ideate reactively  
  • Non-stop ideas and strong attention for detail 
  • An interest in audience insights & approaching content strategically 
  • A passion for advertising and branded content 
  • Experience working in a creative environment  
  • Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to build relationships 
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks 

 

Nice-to-Haves 

  • Experience generating content ideas for Reddit, Twitch & Discord  
  • Experience pulling together shotlists / writing scripts & attending client shoots  
  • Understanding of video editing capabilities / experience with social editing tools 
  • Ability to convey & present your ideas in slide format  

Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.



Benefits

  • Named in Campaign Magazine's Best Places to Work 7 years running 
  • Remote working predominantly - 2 day in the office per week
  • Private Healthcare & Life Insurance, 25 Days+ Holiday
  • Team Mini breaks in the UK and abroad, Regular Socials
  • Culture: Open, Engaged & Inspirational
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