Social Media Assistant - Homes & Gardens (12 Months FTC)

Homes & Gardens is looking for an ambitious, creatively minded Social Media Assistant to help shape its next chapter. Working at the heart of a globally recognised brand, this role supports the Social Media Editor in creating standout, best-in-class content that drives engagement, traffic and audience growth, while building real cultural relevance and brand fame. It’s a brilliant opportunity to learn, experiment and make your mark on a major media brand with serious authority and reach.

Reporting to the Social Media Editor, you'll support in the implementation of the social media strategy. You'll support the SME with the planning and creation of content, including but not limited to; curating content from the website and print for use on social channels; briefing internal video teams and external parties e.g. designers and tastemakers; shooting and editing on iPhone.

Take ownership of scheduling across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp.

Own community management; checking and responding to messages and comments daily to engage our community, foster growth and encourage conversation.

Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure key articles and hero stories are supported across the relevant channels.

Proactively pitch fun formats, new ideas and innovative ways to drive engagement, traffic and growth.

Monitor social trends and track cultural moments, sharing knowledge with the wider team to help inform the content calendar.

Attend shoots and events both to capture content for use on social and represent the brand at industry-facing events.

Support the team with general administrative duties.

• A true passion for all things social media and a thorough understanding of platform roles and formats
• A creative thinker with a strong analytical mindset
• Superb organisational and written skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• A team player who is also happy taking initiative when working independently
• Confident in shooting and editing on iPhone (CapCut, native tools etc.)
• A finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest trends, platforms and the cultural zeitgeist
• A positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude
• Experience with Canva necessary
• Experience with Dash Social ideal

The expected range for this role is £27,500 - £30,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E6

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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