Job description
<p>Social Media Manager & Content Creator (German-speaking) – Social Agency, Berlin</p>
<p>Are you a social-first creative who knows exactly what's trending in Germany before everyone else does? We're partnering with a brilliant social-first agency looking for a Social Creative to join them on one of their biggest accounts - a globally recognised food brand. You'll take full ownership of the brand's social presence across the German market.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Own end-to-end social activity for the German market on a major food account — from ideation and content creation through to scheduling, publishing and reporting
<li>Create thumb-stopping, trend-led content — comfortable filming, appearing on camera, and shooting on location
<li>Act as community manager: engaging audiences, replying to comments, and keeping the account culturally relevant in real time
<li>Pull performance data and translate it into insight that shapes what you make next
<li>Contribute to larger campaign ideation periodically, bringing an audience-first, culturally sharp perspective
<li>Operate autonomously as the sole social lead for this market, collaborating with the wider agency team
</ul>
<p>Skills & Experience</p>
<ul>
<li>Fluent German speaker (essential) with a deep understanding of German social trends and internet culture
<li>Proven experience in a social media management and/or content creation role — agency-side or in-house, ideally within retail, FMCG or another fast-paced consumer environment
<li>A portfolio of trend-led social content you've conceptualised and created yourself
<li>Confident on camera and hands-on with filming, editing and publishing
<li>Comfortable with the full mix: creative ideation, scheduling tools, reporting and community management
</ul>
<p>Personal Attributes</p>
<ul>
<li>A natural culture-spotter — you know what's bubbling on German TikTok and Instagram before it peaks
<li>Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and ownership
<li>Equal parts creative and organised — happy switching between shooting content and pulling a report
<li>Personable and community-minded — you genuinely enjoy engaging with audiences
</ul>
<p>Salary & Benefits</p>
<ul>
<li>€52,700 pro rata
<li>Initial 6-month fixed-term contract with a strong view to move to a permanent position
<li>Immediate start — ideal if you're available now or on short notice
<li>The chance to own a major brand's social presence for an entire market, with the support of a top agency team around you
</ul>
<p>Location & Workplace Policy</p>
<ul>
<li>Based in Berlin
<li>Hybrid working
<li>Occasional travel to store locations for content shoots
</ul>
<p>Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 32 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: <a href="https://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/" id="menur28br" target="_blank" title="https://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a></p>