Social Media Manager

Following the exciting announcement of our partnership with Everton Football Club, we are seeking a highly creative and hands-on Social Media Manager & Content Creator to lead the execution of our social media strategy across key platforms.

We’re looking for a hands-on content creator to manage content end-to-end, from concept and production to publishing and optimisation.

You’ll turn markets, products, and brand moments into compelling, audience-first content.

This is not a coordination or scheduling role, you will be expected to generate ideas and create content yourself on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and produce high-quality social-first content across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and X, including filming, editing and on-camera work.
• Create engaging content around financial markets, sports sponsorships, brand and cultural moments , making complex topics accessible.
• Own social content strategy and planning , including the content calendar and collaboration with marketing, product and sales.
• Execute campaigns, product launches and sponsorship activations , working with athletes, partners, creators, influencers and internal teams.
• Manage social channels and communities , including posting, engagement, trends, platform changes, approvals and regulatory/brand compliance.
• Track and optimise performance , using insights and experimentation to improve formats, creative approaches and overall content effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years in social/content (brand or personal)
• Strong filming + editing skills - Creative thinker with a strong eye for storytelling and visual content.
• Excellent social copywriting skills, with the ability to write sharp, engaging, platform-native content (particularly for X and LinkedIn), including threads, commentary, and reactive posts on market trends.
• Deep understanding of what works on modern platforms
• Ability to simplify complex ideas into engaging content
• Strong interest in trading, investing, or financial markets, with the curiosity and ability to quickly build informed perspectives.
• Experienced using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Midjourney, After effects, Figma, or similar, with a focus on creating and editing content quickly and independently.
• Comfortable being hands-on and moving quickly

Bonus

• Experience in fintech, trading, or financial services.
• Built or grown your own social presence
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory considerations in financial marketing.
• Experience working with influencers or brand ambassadors.

CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.