Social Media & Content Creator
CMC Markets · London
We are seeking a highly creative and hands-on Social Media Manager & Content Creator to lead the execution of our social media strategy across key platforms.
We’re looking for a hands-on content creator to manage content end-to-end — from concept and production to publishing and optimisation.
You’ll turn markets, products, and brand moments into compelling, audience-first content.
This is not a coordination or scheduling role — you will be expected to generate ideas and create content yourself on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Production
- Create high-quality video and social content across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X
- Film, edit, and confidently appear on camera when needed
- Capture and create content around sports sponsorships (events, athletes, behind-the-scenes, live event moments)
- Turn financial market trends, and brand moments into engaging, easy-to-understand content
Content Strategy & Planning
- Own the social content calendar across all channels
- Identify opportunities to connect brand storytelling with live sports and cultural moments
- Partner with marketing, product, and sales to deliver relevant, consistent content
Campaign Execution
- Bring campaigns, products, and sports sponsorships to life on social
- Translate briefs into compelling, social-first content
- Work with partners, athletes, and internal teams to create timely, high-impact content
- Identify, collaborate with, and manage relationships with external creators and influencers to produce consistent, high-quality trading and market content.
- Manage approvals and ensure brand and regulatory compliance
Community & Platform Management
- Manage posting, engagement, and platform performance
- Join conversations across sports, markets, and culture in a timely, relevant way
- Stay ahead of trends, formats, and algorithm changes
Performance & Optimisation
- Track performance and optimise content based on insights
- Test new formats, ideas, and creative approaches
- Continuously improve what works — and move fast
Requirements
- 3–5+ years in social/content (brand or personal)
- Strong filming + editing skills
- Excellent social copywriting skills, with the ability to write sharp, engaging, platform-native content (particularly for X and LinkedIn), including threads, commentary, and reactive posts on market trends.
- Deep understanding of what works on modern platforms
- Ability to simplify complex ideas into engaging content
- Strong interest in trading, investing, or financial markets, with the curiosity and ability to quickly build informed perspectives.
- Experienced using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Midjourney, After effects, Figma, or similar, with a focus on creating and editing content quickly and independently.
- Comfortable being hands-on and moving quickly
Bonus
- Experience in fintech, trading, or financial services.
- Built or grown your own social presence
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory considerations in financial marketing.
- Experience working with influencers or brand ambassadors.
Key Attributes
- Creative thinker with a strong eye for storytelling and visual content.
- Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take ownership end-to-end.
- Adaptable and comfortable experimenting with new ideas and formats.
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.