UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.
We are currently recruiting for a Social Media Assistant to sit within the EU team, based in our London office. You will be reporting into the Social Media Coordinator
Do you have an interest in content creation/storytelling? Do you want to find the next ‘viral’ hit product and help in our growing the UNIQLO brand expansion in Europe, we are looking for an EU Social Media Assistant, to help expand our growing EU Digital presence.
The role sits within the EU Social Media Team within the Marketing Team. The purpose of this role will be to develop UNIQLO Europe’s social media platforms in order to maximise engagement with our customers, and to plan and execute best-in-class social media campaigns.
What you will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the running of the @uniqloeurope social media portfolio including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Tik-Tok account
- You’ll be creating content for the social channels, aligning with core business campaigns, product focuses and regional priorities
- Liaising with social media coordinators in other EU markets to gather key dates and identify content creation opportunities for events, market specific pushes
- Working closely with trade/merchandising teams and using social listening and research to identify potential viral products like the bestselling UNIQLO mini-bag
- Coordinating content calendars with direction from Social Media Coordinator for all channels with social media agency. Using both in-house creative and co-created assets, fully deliver communications set out on the EU marketing calendar
- Production support on monthly content creation shoots with our Social Media Agency, this will include logistics such as arranging stock transfer, booking models and locations, styling, steaming garments
- Assisting on delivery of weekly/monthly social media reports, giving insightful and actionable analysis and using data to inform future posts and content
Skills, Experience and Attributes:
- 1+ years’ experience in Fashion or Marketing, preferably in a digital context
- Social media experience within fashion, luxury, beauty or lifestyle strongly preferred
- English fluency mandatory, and other European languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish) preferred but not essential
- Strong understanding of social media landscape, various platforms, and trends in the European market
- Hands-on knowledge of Facebook Business Manager, Google Analytics and ideally other paid social platforms
- Strong data analytics comprehension, forecasting skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint user
- Strong communication skills, with ability to work collaboratively across a matrixed organisation
- Solid business acumen and goal-oriented approach
- Ability to travel across Europe to facilitate both content creation and meet with key business stakeholders.
What we can offer you:
- 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Staff Discount 30%
- Global Profit Share Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Care
- Private Pension Scheme
- Travel to work loan scheme
- Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
- Social events throughout the year
- Seasonal Sample Sales
- Volunteer Day – twice a year
- Great Location - Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms
Please make sure you upload a CV in English, as well as a portfolio in your application (if applicable).
UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities or background.
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