Social Media Content Assistant

If you love beauty, you’re in the right place.

As the ultimate curator of over 100 of the most in-demand, highly innovative and boundary-pushing beauty brands, we are the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery.

Together through our neighbourhood stores, online presence and loyalty scheme, Space NK has built a flourishing community in which to discover beauty. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we will always endeavour to offer everything they need to help them explore, experiment, and enjoy our brands.

We are currently recruiting for a Social Media Content Assistant!

Who You Are

Are you social media obsessed? Do you love keeping up with the latest trends across social media? Are you a keen creative? Do you have a passion for content creation? Do you have a desire to build engaged communities? If you answered yes, why not join us at Space NK. We’re the go-to destination for global beauty discovery and we’re looking to push the boundaries across our social channels and build an inclusive community of beauty lovers.

Role Overview

As Social Media Content Assistant, you will support in the day-to-day execution of all social media channels, through innovative, edutaining content, to drive reach and engagement on all channels. You will have a strong passion for social media and storytelling, with an unstoppable imagination and desire to produce best in class content for Space NK social media channels. You will report into the Social Media Video Editor and work closely with the Social Media team & wider Marketing teams to deliver out of this world 360 campaigns for social media channels. The Social Media Content Assistant will be primarily responsible for supporting with the day-to-day execution of content creation across our social media platforms and help to take our content to the next level with innovative ideas and creative flair.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting with day-to-day execution of all social media channels.
• Support social media team in content creation across all channels, constantly developing new ideas to produce innovative & engaging content, filming & editing where necessary.
• Support social media team to produce reactive social media content that is responsive to trending conversations, cultural events, and platform trends.
• Serve as onscreen talent for social content, delivering charismatic and authentic performances that resonate with our community.
• Attend Space NK events and stores regularly to support team to capture live footage and produce social first video content.
• Support video editor and wider social media team in the editing of short form content for all channels.
• Support all social media coordinators in content creation briefs for influencers, brands, founders and creatives to deliver engaging and innovative content fit for Space NK social media channels.
• Support the social media team with in-house shoot productions for all platforms, arrange and coordinate samples for social content production, including internal social shoots and influencer partnerships.
• Support the video editor with YouTube shoot productions, assisting with the set-up and pack down of shoots.
• Support the YouTube Social Media coordinator with the planning and organisation of YouTube content, liaising with wider teams to organise talent for shoots.
• Support video editor in an efficient and organised workflow of video content to ensure video deliverables adhere to deadlines.
• Assist all social media coordinators in the scheduling and publishing of content across platforms line with the social media content calendar where necessary.
• Monitor content across social platforms, sharing relevant UGC with the rest of the social media team for use within the content plan.
• Keep up to date with the latest social media trends across all platforms, sharing with the rest of the social media team to inform content planning.
• Keep up to date with trending content creators across all platforms, sharing with the rest of the social media team to inform content partnerships.
• Support the social media team with weekly reporting of performance across platforms.
• Conducting regular content & competitor audits, sharing thoughts and opportunities with the social media team.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of all social media platforms
• A keen interest in social media and its impact within the wider marketing mix
• Passion for the beauty industry.
• Creative flair
• Strong content creation skills, including filming and video editing.
• Basic knowledge of editing tools such as Cap cut Pro.
• Confident and comfortable on camera with the ability to create reactive content quickly.
• Strong copywriting skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent multi-tasking and organisational skills
• A problem-solving approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and influence effectively.
• The ability to prioritise, use initiative and perform under pressure.
• A proactive and flexible approach

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you want to find out more about us, what it is like to work for us, all about our benefits, and our pledges on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, please visit our website.

Space NK are an equal opportunities employer.

How We Will Use Your Information

We will use the information you provide to us with your job application to help us process your application for the specific job you have applied for. If you apply speculatively, we will process your application for the job/relevant business area that you detail within your email.
Please note that our current system does not use an automated filtering system.
All applications made via the website, through a third-party website or in-store will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.

This information will be retained and used to assess your suitability to similar positions that may arise in the future, or if the initial vacancy becomes live again during the 12-month period. If you would prefer us to not hold your information on file/ you wish to be ‘forgotten’ if you are not offered a position with Space NK, please email your ‘right to be forgotten’ to our recruitment email address with RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN as the title of the email. We will always inform you when we have deleted your application details, otherwise we will treat your application as consent to us holding this information.