Society Social Media Lead: Vacancy
The Shrimpers Trust is seeking a new Social Media Lead to join our team. We are reaching out to you, our valued members and supporters, to share this exciting opportunity and invite applications from individuals who are passionate about football, community and volunteering.
Job Specification
The Social Media Lead is a key role within the Trust, responsible for cultivating a strong, positive presence in the digital media space and among the public. This role requires creativity, strategic planning, and the ability to articulate the Trust’s objectives, achievements, and news in a way that engages and informs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Strategy & Planning: Run point on the Trust’s social media accounts, maintaining activity and content calendars aligned with the Trust’s objectives.
- Content Creation: Oversee the production of engaging copy, images, and/or short-form videos optimized for platforms like X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn, working closely with the Trust’s Graphic Designer.
- Membership, Fanbase & Community Engagement: Foster meaningful online relationships by responding to comments, direct messages, and tracking Trust sentiment.
- Analytics & Reporting: Monitor platform algorithms and engagement metrics, to report back at Board meetings and to continually refine our approach for impact.
- Trend Management: Staying up-to-date with the latest social media trends and digital technologies.
- Social Impact Marketing: Liaise with other Board members and external stakeholders to highlight the Trust’s initiatives, projects and partnerships.
Experience in running social media accounts and using social media tools is strongly desired, alongside strong copywriting and storytelling skills, and a keen eye for visuals and tone.
If you or anybody that you know has a passion and ability for creatively growing social channels, building engaged communities, and developing content strategies, then this might be an ideal role.
The role is available on an unpaid volunteer basis, and the successful person would be co-opted onto the Board to fill a technical skill gap, with the opportunity to run for election to become a full Board member in the future.
If you or someone you know possesses any of the mentioned qualifications and skills and is interested in joining The Shrimpers Trust as its Social Media Lead, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please share this message with anyone who might be interested and direct them to membership@shrimperstrust.co.uk to submit their application.
Thank you for your continued support of The Shrimpers Trust. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact on our community and the future of Southend United Football Club.
The Shrimpers Trust is an organisation that values diversity and equal opportunity for all. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.