Sophos

Senior Social Media Specialist

United Kingdom

Full-Time

Remote

TLDR

Drive brand engagement through creative social media content focused on video storytelling and strategic platform optimization for YouTube and LinkedIn.

About Us Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com. We’re looking for a creative and execution-focused Social Media & Video Content Specialist to bring our brand to life across social channels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating engaging video content, has a strong eye for motion and storytelling, and understands how to optimise content for platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and beyond. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Support day-to-day social media management, with a focus on YouTube and LinkedIn

Create and edit high-quality video content for social media, including short-form (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube Shorts) and occasionally longer-form

Develop motion graphics and lightweight animations to enhance storytelling

Support social campaign planning from concept through to delivery

Optimise content for each platform, with a strong understanding of YouTube best practices (thumbnails, titles, retention, SEO)

Collaborate with internal teams to capture content at events, shoots, and day-to-day moments

Partner with marketing, PR, and product teams to translate messaging into compelling social content

Monitor performance and continuously refine content based on insights and trends

Stay on top of social and video trends, bringing fresh and relevant ideas to the table

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

3–5 years of experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing
Experience managing or growing a YouTube channel, with a solid understanding of analytics and optimisation

Proven experience creating video-first social content (in-house or agency)

Editing skills using tools like CapCut or Canva; familiarity with After Effects is a plus.

Experience creating both short-form (15–60 seconds) and longer-form video (2–5+ minutes)

A strong eye for storytelling, pacing, and visual composition

Confident writing for social - clear, concise, and platform-native

Comfortable filming content (mobile-first and basic production setups)

Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple content streams

ADDITIONAL:

The role is remote-based, with an expectation of travel for key industry events.

Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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Sophos

Sophos builds advanced security solutions designed to protect against cyberattacks, delivering comprehensive services like Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and endpoint, network, and email security. Targeting organizations across the globe, Sophos serves over 600,000 clients, utilizing the expertise of their combined technologies following the acquisition of Secureworks. Their unique offerings interoperate through the Sophos Central platform, fortified by real-time threat intelligence from their dedicated threat teams.

Founded: Founded 1985
Employees: 500+ employees
Industry: Professional Services

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