Digital and Content Manager, MERKY

About the Role

#Merky is looking for a Digital & Content Manager to lead the day-to-day management of its digital presence across Merky Foundation and MerkyWrld.

Working across social media, websites and digital campaigns, you'll create engaging content, manage online platforms and help bring campaigns, partnerships, book launches and community initiatives to life. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, organised and culturally aware digital marketer to shape the online presence of one of the UK's most influential creative organisations.

What You'll Do

Digital Marketing & Content

• Plan and coordinate content across Merky Foundation and MerkyWrld

• Build and manage social media content calendars

• Create platform ready content including copy, graphics, carousels and light motion assets

• Adapt campaign creative into digital first content across Instagram, LinkedIn and other platforms

• Prepare publishing ready content packs and schedule content where required

• Monitor content performance and recommend improvements using audience insights

Website Management

• Manage the day to day running of the Merky Foundation and Merky Group websites

• Upload and maintain website pages, articles, campaigns and publications

• Keep website content accurate, up to date and aligned with organisational priorities

• Improve website content, navigation and user experience

Creative Content Production

• Design engaging digital assets for social media and websites

• Build reusable templates and creative systems to improve efficiency

• Capture photography and short form video content at launches, workshops and community events

• Brief and manage freelance photographers, designers and content creators

• Maintain a consistent, high quality visual identity across all digital channels

Who This Is For

• Candidates with experience managing digital content for a brand, publisher, charity or creative organisation

• Strong content creators with excellent copywriting and storytelling skills

• Professionals with experience designing digital content using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma or similar tools

• Candidates with experience managing websites through WordPress, Squarespace or another CMS

• Organised self starters who can manage multiple projects independently

• People passionate about books, creativity, culture and storytelling

Bonus If You Have

• Experience within publishing, music, media, fashion or the creative industries

• Photography or video editing experience

• Experience with social media scheduling and analytics platforms

• Experience managing freelance creatives or agencies

• Knowledge of SEO and website optimisation

• Strong understanding of Gen Z audiences and contemporary British culture

Why This Role Matters

Digital storytelling is central to how #Merky connects with audiences. As Digital & Content Manager, you'll shape the online presence of Merky Foundation and MerkyWrld, helping amplify campaigns, celebrate creative voices and engage communities through meaningful content and impactful digital experiences.

Benefits

• Fully remote UK based role

• Flexible retained working arrangement

• Opportunity to work across publishing, culture, education and community initiatives

• Ownership of digital strategy across multiple platforms

• Opportunity to collaborate with leading creatives, authors and partners