Copy & Social Assistant

About the Role

Stella McCartney is seeking a highly organised and inventive Copy & Social Assistant to work across the Copy and Social teams. This London-based role supports seasonal messaging across the brand’s owned digital channels, helping to keep the voice consistent, editorially sharp and aligned with Stella McCartney’s ethical and sustainable values. The position calls for someone who can balance writing, editing, coordination and digital awareness while contributing to storytelling that supports both engagement and sales.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of social media, online culture and brand communication, along with a genuine enthusiasm for fashion, sustainability and storytelling. Experience in luxury or sustainable fashion, or a background in journalism, literature or editorial work, would be an advantage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating engaging copy for digital channels with a strong focus on storytelling, brand tone and audience engagement.
• Writing and refining product descriptions and sustainability-related content for the website.
• Helping manage social media accounts through caption creation, copy editing and publishing support.
• Maintaining the brand’s tone of voice across websites, social platforms and other digital touchpoints.
• Supporting the Head of Copy and Storytelling, the Social Media Manager and the wider team with daily tasks and projects.
• Drafting copy for digital platforms, including captions and transcripts for video content.
• Helping create editorial features for Stella’s World, the brand’s online editorial platform.
• Reviewing and updating website and social content so it stays aligned with new collections, sustainability messaging and brand standards.
• Working with the Ecommerce team on newsletter content, homepage messaging and landing page copy that supports commercial goals.
• Assisting with product labelling copy and creative concept writing where needed.
• Supporting the scheduling and publishing of social content using social media management tools.
• Assisting with community management by monitoring user-generated content and responding to comments, tags and mentions.
• Helping plan and deliver social campaigns and content calendars across multiple platforms.
• Coordinating with the Social Media Manager on rollout documents and copy plans for upcoming launches and campaigns.
• Keeping up with fashion, cultural and social media trends to spot relevant conversations and opportunities.
• Helping prepare presentations and decks when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent writing and editing ability, especially for digital and social-first communication.
• Previous experience in a luxury fashion, sustainable brand or editorial/publishing environment.
• A relevant qualification or professional background in communications, fashion, English literature, journalism, marketing or sustainability.
• A portfolio or work samples showing copywriting and/or social media experience.
• A confident, positive approach and a strong interest in storytelling and digital culture.
• Good knowledge of major social media platforms and how digital trends evolve.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several priorities and deadlines accurately.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with comfort sharing ideas in a team setting.
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Office and Mac tools.
• Familiarity with social scheduling tools, content management systems and basic SEO.
• Flexible writing style that can adapt across social, editorial and ecommerce formats.
• Strong interest in fashion, sustainability and brand storytelling.
• Proactive energy, curiosity and a willingness to get involved in all areas of the brand.
• Personal and professional interest in sustainability.
• Bonus: experience with Photoshop, Canva or video editing tools.

Benefits and Rewards

• Up to 50% employee discount on Stella McCartney products.
• Matched pension contributions of up to 6%.
• Comprehensive private medical cover, critical illness insurance and life assurance.
• Annual health screening.
• 25 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays, plus one birthday day off.
• Flexible working arrangements and core hours.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme.
• Discounted gym and fitness memberships through ClassPass.
• Health cash plan.
• Physical and mental wellbeing support services.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Optional paid benefits including season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, travel insurance, dental insurance and more.

Additional Information

Reasonable adjustments can be arranged for candidates with disabilities. If you require any adjustments, the company asks that you share this within 48 hours of your interview.

Stella McCartney also places a strong emphasis on inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging, with a commitment to building a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and supported, and where opportunities are created for diverse global talent to thrive.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom.