Social Media &
Paid Ads Executive
We're looking for someone who is brilliant at creating social media content, has hands-on experience running Meta ad campaigns, and is confident dealing with clients on video calls. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Room to shape the job, and the business
Step Social is a fast-growing UK social media marketing agency. We create and manage organic social media content and Meta ad campaigns for a growing base of UK businesses. One thing to know up front: we're a small, close-knit remote team, not a big agency. If you want to grow with a business rather than be a small cog in a large one, you'll fit right in.
You work directly with the founder
You get a real say in how we do things
You see the impact of your work straight away
What you'll be doing
A mix of creating the work and talking to the people it is for. Where the balance sits depends on where your strengths turn out to be.
Meta ad campaigns
Setting up, running and optimising Meta (Facebook and Instagram) ad campaigns for our clients.
Content in Canva
Creating and editing high-quality, on-brand content in Canva, and jumping in to produce or amend content quickly when a creator is unavailable.
Client video calls
Speaking to clients on video calls: onboarding and kickoff calls, content and strategy discussions, and technical support such as connecting their profiles.
Demo calls with new prospects
Running demo calls with prospective clients to showcase what we do.
Supporting the wider team
Supporting the wider team and clients across the operation as needed.
What we're looking for
The things you need to have, and the things that will make you stand out.
Essential
- Canva expert, able to produce polished, professional content quickly
- Hands-on experience running Meta ad campaigns for clients
- Confident and personable on video calls with clients and prospects
- UK-based (this is a client-facing role, so we can only consider applicants based in the UK)
Also important
- 1-3 years' experience creating social media content for businesses
- An expert eye for what makes great content, both organic and paid, and a clear understanding of the difference between the two
- Reliable, proactive, and a genuine team player who wants to grow with us
A bonus, not a must: experience with a broader range of Meta ad campaigns, such as conversion or e-commerce campaigns, including pixel setup and conversion tracking.
The kind of person who thrives here
We are not expecting you to be an expert in every part of this. Skills can be taught. What we cannot teach is character, so this part matters as much as the list above.
- Enthusiastic, and genuinely keen to grow with the business
- Willing to listen, and just as willing to learn
- Picks up information and new ways of working quickly
- Spots better ways of doing things, and says so
- Happy to help out across the business, not just in one lane
- A real team player who goes past the task list
- Wants to become a key part of driving this business forward
In short: we want an A-player, not a pair of hands. If you like the idea of shaping how a growing business works rather than waiting to be told, this is the right job.
The details
Everything you'd want to know before you apply.
Fully remote
UK-based applicants only.
Full-time
35 hours per week.
Freelance
Freelance / self-employed contract.
£14-16 per hour base
Depending on experience, plus commission on new client sign-ups and performance bonuses for client retention.
Room to grow
Genuine scope to grow your role, responsibilities and earnings over time.
Immediate
We're ready to bring someone in now.
How to apply
Everything goes through the form below. Three things to have ready before you start.
A short video, 60 to 90 seconds
Introduce yourself, tell us about your social media, content and paid ads experience, and give a quick to-camera pitch as if you were speaking to a prospective client about why they should use a social media management service. Upload it to Google Drive, Dropbox or WeTransfer and have the link ready, with sharing turned on.
A link to your portfolio
Showing examples of social media content you've created for businesses, organic or paid. Please make sure it is viewable.
Your answers to three questions
- How many years have you spent creating social media content for businesses, and in which industries?
- What is the most complex piece of content you've created in Canva, and how do you keep your work on-brand and looking professional?
- What experience do you have running Meta ad campaigns for clients, and are you comfortable speaking to clients on video calls?
Applications close at 9am on Monday 21 September 2026. We read them as they come in and will be in touch with everyone who applies, so the earlier yours lands the better.
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