[Hiring] Senior Social Media Specialist @Sophos

Role Description

We’re looking for a creative and execution-focused Social Media & Video Content Specialist to bring our brand to life across social channels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating engaging video content, has a strong eye for motion and storytelling, and understands how to optimise content for platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and beyond.

• Support day-to-day social media management, with a focus on YouTube and LinkedIn
• Create and edit high-quality video content for social media, including short-form (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube Shorts) and occasionally longer-form
• Develop motion graphics and lightweight animations to enhance storytelling
• Support social campaign planning from concept through to delivery
• Optimise content for each platform, with a strong understanding of YouTube best practices (thumbnails, titles, retention, SEO)
• Collaborate with internal teams to capture content at events, shoots, and day-to-day moments
• Partner with marketing, PR, and product teams to translate messaging into compelling social content
• Monitor performance and continuously refine content based on insights and trends
• Stay on top of social and video trends, bringing fresh and relevant ideas to the table

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing
• Proven experience creating video-first social content (in-house or agency)
• Strong editing skills and motion design capability (e.g. Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects)
• Experience managing or growing a YouTube channel, with a solid understanding of analytics and optimisation
• Experience creating both short-form (15–60 seconds) and longer-form video (2–5+ minutes)
• A strong eye for storytelling, pacing, and visual composition
• Confident writing for social - clear, concise, and platform-native
• Comfortable filming content (mobile-first and basic production setups)
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple content streams

Requirements

• The role is remote-based, with an expectation of travel for key industry events.

Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
• While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing