Sophos

Senior Social Media Specialist

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Job Description

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 

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

  • Strong editing skills and motion design capability (e.g. Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects) 

  • Experience managing or growing a YouTube channel, with a solid understanding of analytics and optimisation 

  • 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.