Freelance Social Media Manager

Freelance Social Media Manager - Southpaw Social ClubAre you a social storyteller who lives and breathes digital culture?Do you thrive on building communities and brands through social?If that sounds like you, then Southpaw Social Club want to hear from you!About Southpaw Social ClubSouthpaw Social Club is the social division of the award-winning Southpaw agency. We are a team of strategists, creators and community-builders who believe in the power of social to connect, inspire, and turn moments into cultural movements.We’ve delivered social and brand growth for challenger brands across the beauty, premium drinks, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors - helping them build communities, spark conversation, and shape culture.We are also part of the global and award-winning advertising group, Hakuhodo, headquartered in Tokyo. Over the last 20+ years, Southpaw has collaborated with our 7,000 global colleagues to produce innovative and market leading solutions around the world.The RoleWe’re on the lookout for a Freelance Social Media Manager who knows how to use cultural and social insights to inform digital strategies, and help shape brand communities.You’ll work closely with our creative team to craft engaging content; from planning social-first campaigns around key brand activations through to shooting fast-paced, reactive content in our in-house studio. You'll also support on day-to-day management to build our clients’ social presence with flair and precision.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head of Social on digital strategies for key clientsPlan, create, and schedule content that reflects the brand tone, personality, and visual identity.Collaborate with the creative team on shoots, campaigns, and always-on content.Track performance metrics, analyse insights, and make recommendations to improve social and brand growth.Stay on top of trends, creators, and platform updates to keep our clients ahead of the curve.Support with paid social ads through Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube Ads Manager platforms.Develop and manage monthly content calendars.Manage client social media channelsBuild brand communities by engaging with followers, responding to DMs and comments, and build meaningful relationships with the community.Support with Southpaw Social Club’s own agency marketing, including channel management and content creation.About You4+ years of experience managing social media for brands or creative communities (agency or freelance).Confident in content planning, copywriting, and visual storytelling.Experience with social tools such as Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social (or similar)A creative thinker with a strong eye for culture, social behaviours and trends.Excellent communicator and collaborator who thrives in a fast-moving, creative environment.Passionate about community, collaboration, and creative culture.DetailsContract: Freelance, November 2025 – March 2026 with potential to extend.Hours: Full-time ideally but open to part-time Location: Tunbridge Wells office Tues – Thurs. Monday and Friday WFHStart date: ASAPInterested?Send us your CV and examples of social accounts you’ve managed, plus a short note about why you’d be a great fit for Southpaw Social Club.