Junior Digital & Social Media Executive

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Digital & Social Media Executive who will act as the driving force behind dynamic real-time storytelling across key social channels - with a primary focus on short-form video (TikTok Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts). This role combines boots-on-the-ground field production across operational hubs with agile trend monitoring and day-to-day campaign support to amplify brand engagement showcase sustainability initiatives and humanise the workforce.

Field Content Creation & Video Production

• On-Site Filming: Travel to depots operational facilities and delivery routes to shoot high-energy mobile-first short-form video content.
• Editing & Post-Production: Cut edit add audio captions and export video optimised natively for TikTok Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Feature Storytelling: Capture driver spotlights highlight electric van fleet rollouts showcase behind-the-scenes depot operations and humanise the front-line team.
• Equipment Management: Operate mobile kits gimbals mics and editing tools to maintain consistent visual and audio quality out in the field.

Agile Trend Monitoring & Ideation

• Daily Trend Tracking: Monitor emerging social trends viral audio formats visual memes and broader cultural moments across TikTok Instagram and YouTube.
• Rapid Pitching: Translate trending formats into creative brand-appropriate content concepts specific to logistics sustainability and parcel delivery.
• Proactive Execution: Move rapidly from concept to publication to capitalise on short-lived social media trends.

Campaign Planning & Content Management

• Campaign Assistance: Work with the Marketing team to plan execute and evaluate integrated digital campaigns.
• Copywriting: Draft engaging platform-specific social copy captions and call-to-actions tailored to target audience segments.
• Scheduling & Publishing: Schedule content across all native platform dashboards and social management tools ensuring brand tone and posting cadence consistency.

Influencer Outreach & Community Engagement

• Influencer Coordination: Assist with identifying reaching out to and managing relationships with relevant creators influencers and brand partners.
• Campaign Logistics: Coordinate content deliverables product/gift dispatchand tracking links for influencer collaborations.
• Community Monitoring: Assist in monitoring social channels engaging with followers in the brand voice and flagging key customer insights or issues.

Key Working Relationships

• Marketing Brand and Creative team Depot & Fleet Operations Teams Internal Comms & Engagement HR Commercial and Central support functions

Qualifications :

Experience & Technical Skills

Technical & Production - 

• Hands-on proficiency in mobile video shooting and mobile/desktop editing software
• Experience producing and editing short-form video specifically for TikTok Reels and Shorts.

Social Media & Trends - 

• Deep native understanding of short-form video algorithms audio usage and viral mechanics.
• Proven track record of pitching and executing agile trend-driven content.

Writing & Communication - 

• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone across corporate casual and humorous formats.
• Clear interpersonal skills for working with drivers depot staff and external influencers.

Organisation & Logistics - 

• Ability to manage field schedules equipment travel and publication timelines independently.
• Familiarity with social scheduling tools.

About You

• High Energy & Enthusiasm: Brings a positive proactive mindset to field shoots and team brainstorms.
• Strong Interpersonal Rapport: Natural ability to put drivers and depot teams at ease on camera and extract authentic stories.
• Cultural Agility: Instinctive pulse on internet culture short-form video trends and viral audio.
• Resilience & Flexibility: Comfortable working in dynamic non-office environments (depots fleet yards) and adapting to changing schedules.
• Self-Starter Drive: Capable of managing off-site travel and filming schedules independently while meeting tight publishing deadlines.

• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion Respect Honesty Flexibility Caring and Accountability.

Additional Information :

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package 
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking 
• Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends 
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. 

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers promises then this is the job for you! Apply today

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time