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Job description

An opportunity has arisen for this company that specialises in restaurant and takeaway technology and marketing platform. The company is based locally with operations in Northern Ireland and provides digital ordering infrastructure, branded apps, EPOS systems, self-service kiosks, and growth marketing services tailored for local food businesses and takeaways We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media /Marketing Assistant the team. This role will give you the opportunity to work at the heart of the companies 360-degree marketing and social media campaigns, helping to enhance their clients’ sales and marketing performance, recover lost revenue, and identify new opportunities to drive growth. The ideal candidate will have 2 years relevant social media and marketing experience working on campaigns. We will consider candidates with 1 years’ experience relevant experience providing they have the skill set and can demonstrate experience in social media marketing for a company. This role would suit a recent graduate providing they have relevant work experience in this area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple client social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram.
• Managing numerous clients at once.
• Create engaging and relevant social media content, including posts, images, videos and short-form content.
• Plan and schedule social media content using appropriate scheduling platforms.
• Launch paid ads on meta business suite (sponsored ads, boosted posts, organic posts etc)
• Assist with the development and implementation of social media and digital marketing campaigns.
• Manage Google my business profiles.
• Support the creation of marketing materials, promotional content and company communications.
• Take photographs and videos for use across social media and marketing channels.
• Monitor social media trends and identify new opportunities to increase engagement and brand awareness.
• Track social media and marketing performance and prepare basic reports.
• Assist with promotional campaigns, events and other marketing activities.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all marketing channels. Support the marketing team with day-to-day operations and activities within the business.
• Plus sending SMS messages.
• Managing data using spreadsheets and importing and exporting data

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ideally 2 years relevant experience in managing social media accounts for businesses, however will consider 1 years relevant experience in managing social media and marketing campaigns if the candidate can demonstrate they have relevant experience.
• Creative with a good eye for engaging content, imagery and presentation.
• A proactive, enthusiastic individual with a passion for social media and marketing.
• Willingness to learn new tools and techniques, with full training provided.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude. Basic knowledge of Google Analytics and digital marketing tools is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have experience using Canva and proficient in designing adverts and posts for social media.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good understanding of social media trends and digital marketing.
• A can do positive attitude as you will be working with a small team, team spirit essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly.
• Good attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in social media, marketing and developing new digital ideas.

Desirable Skills

• A relevant marketing, communications, digital media or similar qualification would be advantageous, although not essential as experience more relevant.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of major social media platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Some previous experience in social media, marketing, digital marketing or content creation is desirable.
• Experience in Capcut desirable for editing videoing and doing reels although not essential. Basic photography and video-editing skills would be an advantage.

Further Information

Cathy Moran Recruitment is a Recruiter who does not discriminate against gender, age, sex or religious denomination. It promotes equality of opportunity on grounds of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religious belief and political opinion.