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amicable - Content Marketing Specialist

Greater London, United Kingdom
Full-Time

As a Content Marketing Specialist you will be responsible for producing, implementing, and managing all content marketing across our website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel. You will be a creative thinker with excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of digital marketing trends, and the ability to analyse performance metrics to refine content.

As a Content Marketing Specialist, you will have the following responsibilities:

Content Creation:

  • Produce high-quality content for the company website, including blog posts, landing pages, and other web copy;
  • Create a content calendar that aligns with the company’s goals and ensures a consistent posting schedule;
  • Collaborate with other departments (e.g., product, sales, customer support) to ensure alignment of content with company initiatives;
  • Oversee the creation of engaging social media content, including posts, graphics, videos, and stories;
  • Manage the production of YouTube videos, including concept development, scripting, filming, editing, and publishing;
  • Assist Brand Manager by inputting into content marketing strategy;

SEO and Performance Optimisation:

  • Implement SEO best practices across all content to improve organic search rankings and drive traffic;
  • Monitor website analytics and use data to optimize content performance and user experience;
  • Track and report on key performance metrics across all platforms, making recommendations to the brand manager and growth manager for adjusting strategies as needed;

Social Media:

  • Manage the company’s social media presence across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn);
  • Engage with followers, respond to comments, and build an active online community;
  • Stay updated on social media trends and algorithm changes to ensure content remains relevant and effective.

YouTube Channel Management:

  • Oversee the company’s YouTube channel, including video uploads, channel optimisation, and audience engagement;
  • Collaborate with influencers and other content creators to expand reach and engagement on YouTube;
  • Analyse video performance metrics to improve video content and channel growth.

Collaboration 

  • Work closely with the Brand Manager to ensure content aligns with overall marketing campaign;
  • Manage relationships with external agencies, freelancers, and partners as needed.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in content marketing, social media management, or a related role;
  • Proven track record of creating and managing content across websites, social media platforms, and YouTube;
  • Strong understanding of SEO, social media algorithms, and video production;
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills;
  • Ability to analyse data and metrics to optimize content;
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS), social media management tools, and video editing software;
  • Purpose-driven creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and brand building;
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in emotion-driven purchases/products or services;
  • Knowledge of paid social media advertising and influencer marketing;
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics, YouTube Analytics, and SEO tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs;
  • Experience with graphic design tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.

What we offer

  • Private healthcare insurance,
  • Pension scheme (after successful completion of probationary period),
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum,
  • Hybrid working - flexible to work at home or in our Holborn or East Sheen offices;
  • Cycle to work scheme,
  • Company laptop.

Our Values 
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That’s why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.   

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.  

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