Social Media Executive, 12 month FTC (div/f/m)

This is a 12 month fixed term contract initially, with potential for extension. This role is part of our eBay Inhouse team, where you will be employed by DEPT® but embedded within eBay. This role sits in the eBay EU Brand team, you will be responsible for managing and delivering our editorial social activations and social native campaigns across categories for the German market.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

: Develop and implement our DE social editorial strategy across categories in partnership with social lead. Ensure strategy is aligned with overall business goals and more particular marketing and brand objectives and RTBs. Develop and craft all social editorial content across platforms (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest) in close collaboration with agency partners, including social editorial influencer activations.

Brief and create content to support varying levels of category needs and business objectives. ), including activations across big 3 (UK/DE/US). Coordinate paid media (boosting) strategy across evergreen and strategic campaigns, owning paid boosting of always-on content and supporting social lead / paid media specialist and agencies on strategic campaign planning Work closely with social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat etc), making eBay the go-to brand partner for testing new ad formats and betas Lead agency partners in building and cultivating online communities around eBay’s various social handles, encouraging engagement and interaction.

Monitor and analyse performance of campaigns, providing regular reports and insights to optimise strategies and campaign performance together with media agency partners. ) to ensure a cohesive approach. Strong understanding of social media and relevant KPIs across platforms, keeping on top of emerging trends, tech and ad products, ensuring we are at the forefront of innovation and testing.

WHAT YOU BRING: Minimum of 3 years of experience in social media influencer marketing for brands and/or agencies with profound expertise in developing social media campaigns as well as social editorial activations. Previous work with creative or media agencies - confident in briefing, coordinating managing deliverables. Strong project management and organizational skills; able to juggle multiple workstreams and timelines.

Clear communicator who thrives in cross-functional setups and fast-paced environments. Must have strong proficiency in both German and English languages (C2+). WE OFFER Flexible hybrid working policy (2-3 days at eBay’s office in Dreilinden); Company pension scheme.

Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket. Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform. €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport.

Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals. Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. A reputation for doing good.

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