Social Media Specialist

2 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Allen & Overy Full time
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries.

We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive.

The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.

Our culture is one of high-performance and we have high expectations of one another, in everything we do. Being a proud team player is essential. We work together, listen and learn from one another and achieve results we could never achieve on our own.

When you join our team, you'll become part of a flexible, inclusive environment underpinned by openness and consistent support for one another.

At A&O, you're not only valued for what you do, but for who you are.


We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we're working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong.

Department purpose


The business development, marketing and communications team is integral to the setting and achievement of the firm's global client strategy, which includes guiding the partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming the clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader and most advanced law firm among the global elite law firms.

The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups, such as communications, and the professionals working in local offices, practice groups, sectors and clients.


Role purpose


As a Social Media Specialist, you will be responsible for posting to the firm's social media channels, monitoring and analysing activity, and providing advice, training and support to partners and employees.


What you will do

  • Content_
  • Turning business content into dynamic and engaging social media posts
  • Supporting on managing and maintaining the global social media calendar for LinkedIn and Twitter
  • Collaborating with the digital, content and creative teams
  • Working collaboratively with the wider marketing and communications team to advise on and support the delivery of campaigns
  • Providing advice to the business to ensure content is optimised and identifies opportunities to repurpose and retweet content
  • Channels_
  • Posting on the firm's main social media channels including LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and other relevant channels
  • Monitoring, auditing and analysing the success of our social media content
  • Paid campaigns_
  • Supporting on paid social campaigns (LinkedIn and Twitter), particularly sponsored ads and messages
  • Measurement and evaluation_
  • Using analytics to determine efficacy and areas for social media campaign improvement
  • Monitoring and developing reports on competitor activity within social media spaces
  • Tools, technology and training_
  • Helping to maintain the firm's social media scheduling and employee advocacy platform
  • Helping to train partners and employees on how to use social media effectively for business networking and client research and development
  • Supporting the implementation of new social media channels, tools and platforms
  • Keeping social media best practice guidance documents on the intranet uptodate
  • Keeping uptodate with the latest industry trends

What you will have

  • Degreelevel qualification in marketing communications, media relations or related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience
  • Excellent ability to write in English, translating complex material into easy to read promotional copy
  • Strong analytical skills and a very high attention to detail
  • Minimum of two years' experience in an agency or fastpaced business environment
  • Proven experience managing social media as part of an integrated marketing approach
  • Experience working with social media monitoring and analytical tools
  • Ability to keep calm under pressure with the capability to juggle tasks to meet deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills, able to confidently interact with all levels and across cultures

What we can offer you

  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual performance based bonus
  • Flexible working approach
  • Private healthcare coverage
  • Holiday trading scheme
  • Perks Card
  • Mental health & health and wellbeing resources
  • Family and social events, including charity and social committees

Additional information - External

  • Applications close Friday 27th January at 5.00pm


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