Social Media Manager: In-House Brand Channels

Overview

Lemon7, a performance marketing and content production agency located in Cork, is hiring a Social Media Manager to lead and expand its internal brand media presence. This role involves managing multiple in-house social media accounts to nurture brand awareness, grow audiences, and generate leads through organic content strategies.

Role Scope

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Cork City, not remote. You will oversee 3 to 5 distinct channels under a unified content system:

• Lemon7 agency brand: delivering content showcasing agency life, AI in marketing, and behind-the-scenes insights.
• Craving Cork: a well-established Cork food and hospitality media brand with an existing audience exceeding 75,000 followers.
• Founder channels: managing personal brand channels of the founders and senior leadership, which collectively boast over 180,000 followers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a continuous content calendar across all managed accounts.
• Create, film, and edit short-form videos for platforms such as Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.
• Comfortably appear on camera for presentations, interviews, skits, and trending content aligned with each brand.
• Collaborate directly with founders and team members to guide content creation, optimizing limited time for maximum output.
• Edit video content proficiently using software such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Craft engaging hooks, captions, and copywriting that resonate with audiences and encourage interaction.
• Engage with community by responding to comments, direct messages, and fostering audience interaction.
• Coordinate with in-house production specialists for high-level video projects when needed.
• Analyze performance data including views, follower growth, saves, shares, and lead generation to inform strategies.
• Stay alert to emerging social media trends and react swiftly to capitalize on relevant moments.

Candidate Profile

• Proven practical experience managing social media accounts, either for an agency, brand, or personal channel, with demonstrable results.
• Outgoing personality comfortable with regular on-camera appearances, essential for authentic content creation.
• Creative and proactive content creator capable of identifying ideas quickly and producing phone-shot videos with rapid turnaround.
• Proficient in at least one video editing software, whether professional or semi-professional.
• Highly organized and self-directed, able to manage multiple brands and coordinate founder schedules effectively.
• Confident working closely alongside founders while contributing original perspectives.
• Understanding of Cork and Irish cultural nuances is advantageous, particularly for Craving Cork content.

Education

No formal degree required; focus is on skills and output quality.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary structure paired with a commission incentive tied to new clients secured via social media lead referrals.
• Access to a spacious 5,000 sq ft studio equipped with professional production equipment and specialist staff support.
• Immediate engagement with sizable combined followings exceeding 250,000 across all managed social channels.
• Direct collaboration with founders at a forward-thinking agency recognized for its use of AI in marketing.
• Potential career growth as the internal media operations expand.

Application Process

Applications close on 31 August 2026. Candidates must submit a 2-3 minute video detailing who they are, why they would excel in the role, and one content idea for either Lemon7 or Craving Cork. No CVs or cover letters are accepted.