Social Media Account Manager (freelance)
Posted Today by Ellwood Atfield
£280 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Social Media Account Manager/Senior Account Manager role is a freelance position focused on leading social media activities for a prominent communications agency. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies that enhance engagement and visibility for global clients. This role requires proven experience in social media within a communications agency and a collaborative approach to campaign development. The position is initially a 3-month contract based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement social media strategies aligned with client objectives
- Manage daily social content across multiple platforms
- Create compelling, on-brand copy and assets that resonate with target audiences
- Collaborate with creative, PR, and planning teams to deliver integrated campaigns
- Monitor performance and optimise content based on analytics and insights
- Stay ahead of digital and cultural trends to inform campaign development
Key Skills:
- Experience in a social media or digital communications role within a PR or communications agency
- Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
- Strong content creation and copywriting skills
- Confident using analytics tools to measure and report performance
- Collaborative approach and ability to work seamlessly with creative teams
- Passion for social trends, culture, and digital innovation
Salary (Rate): £280 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Marketing
Social Media Account Manager/Senior Account Manager (Freelance)
Remuneration: £220-280 day rate
Location: London (hybrid)
Working Pattern: Freelance, initial 3-month contract
The Organisation
Ellwood Atfield is partnering with a leading communications agency to appoint a freelance Social Media AM/SAM. The agency is known for its award-winning, culturally resonant work — creating integrated campaigns that blend creativity, earned storytelling, and audience insight for some of the world’s most recognisable brands.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social or digital communications specialist to join a highly creative team. You will lead day-to-day social media activity, shaping and delivering strategic, audience-led campaigns that drive engagement and visibility for global clients. You must have proven experience in social at a communications agency
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement social media strategies aligned with client objectives
- Manage daily social content across multiple platforms
- Create compelling, on-brand copy and assets that resonate with target audiences
- Collaborate with creative, PR, and planning teams to deliver integrated campaigns
- Monitor performance and optimise content based on analytics and insights
- Stay ahead of digital and cultural trends to inform campaign development
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a social media or digital communications role within a PR or communications agency
- Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
- Strong content creation and copywriting skills
- Confident using analytics tools to measure and report performance
- Collaborative approach and ability to work seamlessly with creative teams
- Passion for social trends, culture, and digital innovation
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV. Successful candidates will be contacted directly. Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunter for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently. Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.