Social Media Officer

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:

This role will work closely with the Social Media Manager on the creation and delivery of the Globe’s organic social media content, community management, and delivering the social media strategy. This role will use social media strategically and reactively to enhance the reputation of the Globe, and to champion our work and values to a global audience.

What success will look like (including deliverables):

• Accurately ideating, publishing and scheduling high-performing social content that builds on previous learnings and increases brand awareness
• Taking ownership of areas of the social media strategy and influencer gifting
• Embodying the Globe social media tone of voice in all social media copy and comment/message responses
• Developing skills you already have and learning new ones, for example in analytics reporting and video editing

The skills:

• A strong interest in social media
• Digital and cultural literacy, with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the social landscape, and what works on each platform
• Adaptable and flexible, with a creative and analytical mindset suited to working on platforms with changing algorithms and in fast-changing trend cycles
• A strong copywriter, confident in writing copy for different social media platforms and audiences
• Extensive experience planning, co-ordinating, executing and evaluating social media activity using a social media tool, like Sprout Social
• Confident in shooting photos and videos for social media on a phone
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofing copy, designs and videos, ensuring communications align with our core messaging and tone of voice
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Strong organisational skills, capable of meeting deadlines in a busy environment
• Capable of building strong working relationships with fellow colleagues, performers, creative teams and people from across the organisation

The team:

Shakespeare’s Globe is home to two theatres, the iconic open-air Globe Theatre and the unique candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. The Globe is internationally beloved charity with a year-round theatre programme, education activity for all ages, guided tour, shop and on-site bar and restaurant. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of our two beautiful theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, championing Shakespeare for all.

And let us … on your imaginary forces work.
– Henry V, Prologue

The Communications & PR team are an innovative, collaborative, and creative team, working closely across all departments at the Globe. We are values driven, foregrounding care for our companies, staff, and all who interact with our work at Shakespeare’s Globe. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships, based on trust, with a huge range of media.

This role joins a busy Communications & PR team, comprising a Head of Communications & PR, Social Media Manager, Press Manager, and Press Officer. Communications & PR sits within the wider Audiences department, which also includes Marketing, Digital & Data, Ticketing & Sales, Retail, and Visitor & Audience Operations.

Benefits:

• Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
• Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
• Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
• Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Rental deposit scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.

To apply:

For more information, please download the job description from our main jobs page. To apply, please complete the online application form by 10am on Monday 30 June.

If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email recruitment@shakespearesglobe.com.