Social Media Executive | Myprotein

Role: Social Media Executive | Myprotein

Reporting to: Social Media Manager

Location: THG HQ (WA15 0AF) Manchester - Office Based

 

THG Nutrition & Wellness:  

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins, and MP Activewear. 

We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we’re a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day. 

Why be a Social Media Executive at THG Nutrition?

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s fastest-growing health and wellness businesses, working at the heart of Myprotein’s digital community. As a Social Media Executive, you’ll play a key role in shaping how millions of people interact with our brands every day.  

You’ll be given the freedom to bring creative ideas to life, experiment with new formats, and collaborate with some of the most exciting influencers and ambassadors in the industry. With access to industry-leading tools, in-house creative teams, and world-class training, you’ll be empowered to push boundaries, drive engagement, and make a real impact.  

If you’re passionate about social media, fitness, and creating disruptive content, this is your chance to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, global business.  

As a Social Media Executive, you'll:

• Plan and deliver engaging, social-first content across TikTok and Instagram. 
• Create compelling content for Myprotein’s fitness, lifestyle and activewear communities, including short-form video, imagery and text. 
• Capture and produce social content on shoots with ambassadors and creators, from phone-shot content to briefing videographers on larger productions. 
• Edit and optimise video and visual content for performance across each social platform. 
• Collaborate with marketing, content and influencer teams to support integrated campaigns and ambassador activations. 
• Manage day-to-day social media publishing schedules and campaign execution. 
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends, competitors and emerging creators across the fitness and activewear space. 
• Identify opportunities to grow Myprotein’s social reach through new influencers, partnerships and platforms. 
• Analyse social media performance metrics and KPIs to optimise content and engagement. 
• Manage social media communities and respond to customer enquiries and feedback. 
• Stay up to date with social media trends, tools and best practices to keep Myprotein at the forefront of digital and social innovation. 

What skills and experience do i need for this role?

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.  
• Proven experience in a social media role, ideally within fitness, sports, activewear, fashion or lifestyle brands. 
• Expertise in social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.
• Excellent communication and writing skills. 
• Proficiency in Adobe suite, including Capcut.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.   
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.   
• Experience using third party publishing and analytics tools.
• A knowledge of the brand and passion for health, fitness, activewear and nutrition – especially in weight lifting and hybrid training - is a plus. 

What’s in it for me? 

Career Development 

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 
• Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service. 
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 
• Buy back up to 3 days each year. 
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months 

Wellbeing Support 

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is provided by Bupa. 
• State-of-the-art on-site gym. 
• Access to our on-site physio. 

Other Perks 

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. 
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office. 
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. 
• On-site staff shop. 
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1,000 when they pass their probation. 
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. 

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

Please email talent@thg.com if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don’t need to disclose your disability or condition; you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. If you’re not sure, we can work with you to explore the available options.