Social Media Executive Thorpe Park

Social Media Executive – 6 Month FTC @ Thorpe Park 

Are you ready to sprinkle a little magic across one of the UK’s most thrilling attractions?

At Merlin Entertainments, we bring joy to millions of people every year through our iconic attractions — from LEGOLAND® and SEA LIFE to Madame Tussauds and the London Eye. Now, we’re on the lookout for a proactive, creative, and detail-oriented Social Media Executive to help bring our digital storytelling to life at Thorpe Park on a 6 month FTC.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Content Creation & Scheduling

Craft engaging, on-brand content (images, videos, copy, stories) across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Keep our channels fresh with timely and exciting posts in line with our content calendar.
Ensure all content is aligned with Thorpe Park’s voice and audience expectations.

Campaign Support

Get hands-on with social media campaigns, competitions, influencer collaborations, and more.
Help amplify our content through creative partnerships and engaging activations.

Community Management

Be the voice of Thorpe Park online – respond to comments, join conversations, and build positive relationships with our community.
Keep the buzz going by spotting engagement opportunities and trending conversations.

Analytics & Reporting

Track key social media metrics like engagement, reach, and performance.
Support in preparing reports and extracting insights to shape future strategy.
Keep a pulse on how our audience feels, and feed that back to the wider team.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Working

Partner with PR, Paid Media, and Digital teams to create consistent, standout campaigns.
Share ideas and insights across teams to help amplify what works best.

Trendspotting

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest social trends, memes, and platform updates.
Keep an eye on our competitors and inspire the team with fresh, innovative ideas.