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Sainsbury's

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Marketing
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong social media expertise, hands-on content creation experience, excellent project management, knowledge of tools and paid-social, editing skills, and a passion for trends.
  • You will create and publish engaging content for social media, manage calendars, ensure brand consistency, handle community management, support influencer programs, and track campaign performance.

Requirements

  • A deep understanding of social and have experience in creating successful content across both Instagram, Meta and Tik Tok.
  • Excellent project and cross-functional stakeholder management skills, ideally proven across brands/functions.
  • Experience of working with digital media, creative or influencer agencies.
  • Knowledge of social media tools and platforms (e.g. Sprout).
  • Knowledge of paid-social (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Sainsbury’s and Nectar business (desirable)
  • Your love for social! You’re on top of all the latest trends and love thinking about ideas for content.
  • Experience in using editing software e.g. Photoshop/Canva/Capcut to produce and edit content.
  • Self-motivated problem solver who can operate in a fast-paced environment being comfortable under pressure.
  • Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Responsibilities

  • Publish organic, campaign, always on and reactive communications across both Nectar and Sainsbury’s social channels, in line with the brand strategy and customer plan.
  • Own the Nectar social media calendar and write engaging captions for Instagram, TikTok and Meta using Nectar or Sainsbury’s tone of voice.
  • Working with the Social Media Lead to create the Nectar organic social media strategy.
  • Work with our in-house agency Zest to facilitate creating organic social content.
  • Maintain the brand’s social presence across platforms, ensuring profile pages, header images, pinned posts etc are up to date.
  • Ensure the brand acts in line with our social media governance guidelines, maintaining password security and access to accounts.
  • Provide community management on all platforms, as well as for UGC, influencer content and outreach to trending content.
  • Experience using social media reporting and social listening platforms, like Sprout Social, is a plus.
  • Support on aspects of our influencer programme, working with our influencer agency and signing off influencers with support from the campaign team.
  • Attend Nectar and Sainsbury’s campaign and colleague content social media shoots.
  • Tracking, measurement, competitor activity and reporting of social and influencer activity on a weekly and monthly basis.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Social Media Associate?

The primary responsibility of the Social Media Associate is to manage and publish organic and reactive communications across Nectar and Sainsbury’s social media channels and support the influencer programme.

Who will the Social Media Associate report to?

The Social Media Associate will report to the Social Media Lead for Nectar and Sainsbury’s.

What social media platforms will the Social Media Associate primarily work with?

The Social Media Associate will primarily work with Instagram, TikTok, and Meta.

Is experience with social media reporting tools required for this role?

While experience with social media reporting tools is a plus, it is not explicitly required.

What kind of content will the Social Media Associate be responsible for creating?

The Social Media Associate will be responsible for creating engaging captions and organic social content for both Nectar and Sainsbury’s, in line with the brand's tone of voice.

Will the Social Media Associate have any budgetary responsibilities?

Yes, the Social Media Associate will have the autonomy to make decisions on content planning and delivery across social channels, as well as how to respond to KPIs and metrics.

What skills or knowledge is preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include a deep understanding of social media content creation, experience with digital media and influencer agencies, knowledge of social media tools, and familiarity with Sainsbury’s and Nectar business.

What kind of support can the Social Media Associate expect in this role?

The Social Media Associate can expect support from various agencies, the Digital Marketing team, and the campaign team.

What qualities will the ideal candidate possess?

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a problem solver, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while being passionate about social media trends and content ideas.

Are there any specific software skills required for this position?

Yes, experience in using editing software such as Photoshop, Canva, or Capcut is desired to produce and edit content.

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Sainsbury's

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Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.