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!