Oxford University Press
Group Communications Executive (Social)
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Oxford University Press – Social Media Marketing Manager
About the Role
Are you a creative and data-driven social media professional looking to bring brands to life? We’re seeking an agile marketer to join our Group Communications team at Oxford University Press (OUP). This central role will connect you with strategic planning, content creation, and performance-driven storytelling across digital platforms.
Your mission:
- Plan, create, and curate engaging social content that resonates with audiences.
- Leverage insights, trends, and performance data to continuously improve output.
- Strengthen OXP’s reputation both internally (team collaboration) and externally.
- Work closely with Marketing, PR, Brand, and Internal Communications to drive impactful campaigns.
This isn’t a solitary role—instead, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure seamless execution.
Key Duties
- Data-Driven Strategy: Monitor performance to refine content calendars and formats.
- Trend Hustler: Stay ahead on platform updates, industry shifts, and competitor moves.
- Calendar Maestro: Manage long-term content plans across short-form video, long-form video, and LinkedIn newsletters.
- Stakeholder Alchemist: Sync with design teams, PR, video agencies to land projects on time.
- Brand Guardian: Uphold consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across channels.
- Community Ambassador: Handle daily engagement—responding to messages, mentions, and nurturing advocates.
- Traffic Surfer: Strategise ways to drive website traffic from social platforms.
- Event Strategist: Support coverage of key industry events.
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Work 2+ days per week in the Oxford office (hybrid policy).
About You
We’re looking for a dynamic storyteller with these skills:
- Experienced in managing brand or community social accounts (inventory their wins).
- Proficient in scheduling/reporting tools: Sprout, Meltwater, Hootsuite, Google Analytics.
- Comfortable editing: Prefer hands-on with video (not specified tools) or graphic design (e.g., Canva, InDesign).
- Full-cycle creator: From sparking ideas to delivering metrics.
- Voice wrangler: Intuition for brand personality, voice, and visuals.
- Speed & precision: Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-heavy environments.
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Benefits
Work/Life Fit
- 25+ days annual leave *(holiday garden growth).
- Flexible work arrangements (*discussed via role-specific terms).
- 35-hour week, plus bank holiday/3-day Christmas closure.
- Active employee networks & societies for collaboration and growth.
Money Matters
- 12% employer pension contribution.
- Salary Finance partnerships (long-term savings, lending, travel programmes).
- Local partner discounts.
Shout-out
- Discretionary annual payment (top-of-class incentive).
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