Social Media Content Executive

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

**The role**:
An exciting opportunity to join our Social Media team as a Social Media Content Executive has arisen Our team is growing, and we’re looking for someone to deliver creative content for our global social media channels.

**What you’ll do**:

- Create high quality content for British Airways’ social media channels.
- Help develop and deliver social media plans across bought, owned and earned digital channels and audiences to deliver global PR, media
- Work with various content creators, partners, internal and external influencers to ensure we get the right exposure.
- Up to date with social media trends and able to track reach and engagement results to offer insights that drive decision making.
- Be a brand guardian, focus on maintaining appropriate and relevant communications and demonstrate a deep understanding of our brand
- Build strong relationships within Commercial, Marketing and across BA, continuously networking to draw insights, shape PR and social
- Understanding of the key issues affecting the airline industry and wider news issues

**What you’ll bring to British Airways**:

- Good photography, videography and editing skills and able to create and post outstanding content from concept to publish.
- Excellent communication skills and able to work collaboratively across the organisation.
- Able to work collaboratively and encourage team working across departments.
- High attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Champions innovation and agility.
- Proactive and able to remain calm under pressure.

**Your experience**:

- Proven experience managing social media channels such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn.
- Strong understanding of the social media sector and awareness of trends, products and services that drive value and business growth.
- Previous role in a social media, PR or marketing environment with experience in media and/or social analysis and evaluation.
- Background in running social media accounts with high levels of engagement.

Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.

Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

Not only will you have the chance to further your career development, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us.

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
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