Social Media Manager

Social Media Manager (Full-Time)

Location: Remote (Nigeria)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm (GMT/BST)

Salary: Competitive (paid in Nigerian Naira, based on experience)

About ARQ Studios

ARQ Studios is a UK-based creative agency built by cultural insiders. We don't just make content, we build brands that move culture.

From brand identity and creative direction to content production and social execution, we partner with culturally led brands across lifestyle, fashion, beauty, hospitality, food, entertainment and beyond. We work with both globally recognised brands and ambitious emerging businesses ready to build distinctive brands and lead their industries.

We're looking for a strategic, creative and culturally aware Social Media Manager to join ARQ Studios as a full-time member of the team. You'll work across both ARQ Studios' own social channels and a portfolio of client accounts, helping to develop social strategies, plan content, manage day-to-day execution, build engaged communities and improve performance across platforms.

This role requires someone who understands that great social media goes far beyond posting content. You should understand strategy, storytelling, platform behaviour, audience psychology, trends, analytics and how social media supports wider brand and business objectives.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for supporting the strategy, planning, management and execution of social media across ARQ Studios and selected client accounts.

Working closely with the Creative Director, designers, editors and wider creative team, you'll translate business objectives into engaging, social-first content that delivers results.

This role combines strategic thinking with execution. You'll be expected to plan content, manage multiple accounts, brief creatives, analyse performance, capture content on shoot days and continuously identify opportunities to strengthen the brands we work with.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage social media strategies for ARQ Studios and client accounts.
• Create structured monthly and campaign content calendars aligned with brand objectives.
• Plan content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and other relevant platforms.
• Develop content pillars, recurring content series and campaign concepts.
• Write engaging captions, hooks, calls to action and platform-specific copy.
• Adapt tone of voice across different brands and audiences.
• Brief designers, editors and creatives on required assets.
• Coordinate the production of Reels, TikToks, carousel posts, stories and other social-first content.
• Schedule and publish approved content across platforms.
• Manage content workflows and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Monitor comments, messages and online communities while maintaining each brand's tone of voice.
• Conduct competitor research and trend analysis to identify new opportunities.
• Monitor platform updates, cultural conversations and emerging content formats.
• Analyse performance across social media platforms and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare regular performance reports with insights and recommendations.
• Support campaign launches, product launches and wider marketing initiatives.
• Maintain consistency across each brand's visual identity, messaging and positioning.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams throughout projects.
• Maintain organised records of content calendars, approvals, reports and assets.
• Attend client shoot days where required.
• Capture high-quality, social-first iPhone content during shoot days.
• Confidently direct clients and talent to capture engaging content.
• Identify opportunities to capture additional behind-the-scenes and lifestyle content during production days.
• Organise captured footage and provide clear briefs to editors.
• Contribute ideas to strengthen ARQ Studios' own social media presence, marketing and thought leadership.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within a creative agency.
• Experience working with lifestyle, beauty, hospitality, fashion, food & beverage, entertainment or culturally led brands.
• Experience capturing content on professional shoot days.
• Experience using scheduling and social media management platforms.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools.
• Understanding of paid social media.
• Experience supporting influencer or creator campaigns.
• Basic understanding of SEO and social search.
• Experience briefing designers, photographers, videographers and editors.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools within a professional workflow.

Typical Projects

• Social media strategies
• Monthly content calendars
• Campaign planning
• Instagram content
• TikTok content
• LinkedIn content
• Facebook content
• Reels and short-form video concepts
• Carousel posts
• Stories
• Caption writing
• Community management
• Creative briefs
• Trend research
• Competitor analysis
• Campaign launches
• Product launches
• Performance reporting
• Client social media management
• ARQ Studios' own social media and marketing

What We Offer

• Full-time remote position.
• Opportunity to work across ARQ Studios and a diverse portfolio of client brands.
• Direct collaboration with the Creative Director and multidisciplinary creative team.
• Exposure to culturally led brands across multiple industries.
• Professional development and opportunities for long-term growth.
• Competitive salary paid in Nigerian Naira, based on experience.
• 14 days annual leave each year.
• Your birthday off each year.
• Approximately two weeks paid office closure during the Christmas period.

Recruitment ProcessStage 1 – Initial Interview

A 30–45 minute interview focused on your experience, strategic thinking and approach to social media management.

Stage 2 – Practical Task

Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical social media task designed to reflect the type of work completed at ARQ Studios.

Candidates will have one week to complete the task, although it should take no more than one working day (approximately 6–8 hours).

Stage 3 – Final Interview

A final interview where you'll present your task, walk us through your thinking and meet more of the ARQ Studios team.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our application form using the link below:

Application Form: https://forms.gle/NSyRNQsoxXeLqnb48