After sifting through more than 100 applications and conducting a series of telephone interviews for our new digital role, we have now selected a shortlist of 10 candidates to go through to the next stage.

It wasn't an easy process, as there were some fantastic applications, and it's heartening to see that we have such a pool of talented individuals within Scotland.

We have contacted the unsuccessful candidates and offered them the chance to gain some feedback on the application. Regardless, we wish them well in the future careers!

On a brighter note, we'd to congratulate the 10 that have made the cut.

They can now look forward to getting their teeth stuck into the task we want them to complete for the next stage!

Since we announced our new social media role at the end of last month, we've been blown away with the response - receiving almost 100 applications.

If you've not applied, you still have time, but not much! Our closing date is 5pm tomorrow (Friday 11th March).

Following a fantastic response from applicants to the new social media role we announced last Friday, we've decided to set a closing date of 5pm next Friday (11th March).

If you've not applied yet, you still have time and we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Full details on the role and the type of person we're looking for can be found here. (If you need further information, we've also included a photo of the new roll below.)

Good luck people!

On the back of a number of recent client wins, The BIG Partnership is creating a new role within its digital division.

We’re looking for a talented and driven individual with a strong passion for social media.

Depending on skills and experience, the successful candidate will join as either a Digital Account Executive or Senior Digital Account Executive. The role is based in BIG’s Glasgow office.

Bit about us – The BIG Partnership is ranked as the largest PR agency in the UK outside London (PR Week Annual Top 150 Survey, April 2010). We have almost 100 staff across 4 offices and service over 300 clients right across the UK.

This role will involve:

• developing and delivering highly creative and effective social media campaigns for some of the UK’s leading brands
• managing online communities on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube etc.
• campaign analysis and reporting
• forming strong working relationships with clients
• liaising with and briefing internal designers and developers
• working closely with existing PR teams
• regularly attending client facing meetings
• supporting the team with admin related tasks
• developing and delivering new business proposals and pitches
• staying at the forefront of digital and social media practices and trends

Essential skills

• A passion for digital & social media (and an ability to demonstrate this)
• Excellent organisational, project management and problem solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Buckets of drive and enthusiasm
• First class writer
• Strong presenter
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to apply creative thinking to projects
• A highly proactive approach to working and learning
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Educated to degree level (preferable, but not essential)

Preferable skills

• Knowledge of social media engagement,  mobile and video marketing
• An understanding of SEO and PPC
• Knowledge of marketing or PR
• Experience of blogging/writing for the web
• Knowledge of web analytics programs
• Client handling/customer service skills

Benefits and rewards

• The basic salary bracket for this role is £15k-£18k, depending on experience & qualifications
• An opportunity  to cut your teeth working  with some of the UK’s biggest and brightest brands
• The chance to learn alongside  highly creative and experienced individuals
• Strong opportunities for career progression
• Working within a fun office environment

How to apply

That’s really up to you. If you’re the kind of person we’re looking for, you shouldn’t struggle to find a way to get in touch. Whatever you do, be sure it catches our eye!