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Social Media Account Director (12-Month FTC)
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Social Media Account Director (12-Month FTC), London / Hybrid – £55K
We're looking for a Social Media Account Director to join a growing independent agency on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
Working across well-known consumer brands, you'll lead client relationships, drive social-first thinking and help deliver creative, effective campaigns that connect with audiences and generate real results.
This is a hands-on Account Director role, ideal for someone who combines excellent client leadership with a strong understanding of social media, content and culture. You'll be a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for growth while working closely with creative teams to develop engaging social-first campaigns.
You'll spend your time building strong client partnerships, shaping social strategies, driving campaign delivery and ensuring work is delivered to the highest possible standard.
As Social Media Account Director, you'll:
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- Lead day-to-day client relationships across key social accounts
- Build trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to grow accounts and develop additional projects
- Collaborate with creative teams on social-first content and short-form video campaigns
- Monitor social trends, platform developments and cultural moments to inform recommendations
- Produce reporting, analysis and actionable insights for clients
- Ensure all content and campaign activity is delivered to an exceptional standard
- Manage projects from briefing through to delivery
- Support the wider team with strategic thinking and social expertise
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong agency-side account management experience with a significant social media focus
- Has experience leading client relationships and presenting confidently to senior stakeholders
- Understands social strategy, content development and platform best practice
- Has experience delivering social-first campaigns across multiple channels
- Is commercially aware and able to spot opportunities for growth
- Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced agency environment
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Experience across travel, lifestyle, health or consumer brands would be advantageous.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected independent agency, work with household-name brands and play a key role within a growing social offering.
Hybrid working. Three days per week in the office, with regular time spent with clients.
12-month maternity cover, with the potential for a longer-term opportunity as the agency continues to grow.
Get in touch quoting reference AP1200 when applying for this role.
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