Social Media Executive

Department: Marketing

Reporting to: Head of Marketing Asia

About CMC Markets:

CMC Markets is a global leader in CFD trading and share investing. Our vision is to provide the ultimate online trading experience so everyone can achieve their financial potential. Since our launch in London in 1989 weve expanded globally with offices across Europe and Asia Pacific. Over 1.2 million clients make 67 million trades with us every year and were still growing.

Why youll love working at CMC Markets:

Growth: CMFAS (Financial Regulatory) qualification LinkedIn learning internal opportunities intensive training and support from the L&D team. Team: Youll work alongside a collaborative and diverse team with supportive Team Leader that all value an amazing workplace culture. Social: We have our own in-house Culture Club that organises a bunch of activities such as parties dinners networking events bowling etc. We also have social clubs where like-minded colleagues can bond over ocean swimming fine dining or gaming etc. Perks: Day off for your birthday free breakfast and coffee every day additional day of leave after each year of service volunteer opportunities discounted rates at various retail stores.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Executive to join the marketing team in Singapore on a 1-year contract. You will have the opportunity to drive and create targeted social media content via multiple distribution channels with the aim of establishing a strong brand identity activating client engagement and attracting new customers via social media. The role will be based in Singapore.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Management and Creation:

• Create engaging social media content for platforms including (but not limited to) LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Lemon8 and RedNote to grow our social media presence and establish a clear social media voice for CMC
• Manage the content calendar and posting across all social media accounts (Meta Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Lemon8 RedNote etc)
• Collaborate with marketing design and cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive brand experience and timely clearance of assets
• Stay updated on social media trends and track social media performance metrics
• Support influencer outreach campaigns and partnerships when necessary
• Support paid social campaigns where required

General Marketing Support

• Assist in the planning coordination and execution of events both virtual and in-person with a focus on timely social media updates and promotions
• Support in the ideation creation and execution of marketing communication materials (EDMs social media videos etc.)
• Assist in creation of marketing reports and dashboards.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team as needed such as managing marketing data or organising social media reports.
• Assist with new platform launches feature updates or regulatory communications

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree or diploma in Digital Media Marketing Communications Business or a related field
• Experience working at a content and influencer marketing company would be a plus
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their best practices
• Experience working at a content and influencer marketing company would be a plus
• Creative with the ability to generate engaging content ideas and copy
• Comfortable presenting on camera with a friendly and confident demeanour
• Excellent writing editing and communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Google Docs social media tools and platforms and video editing tools (e.g. Canva Adobe Creative Suite CapCut)
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Outgoing positive personality and be able to work as part of a team. We value responsibility greatly so any prior experience in leadership roles in clubs/societies will be a big plus

KEY OBJECTIVES/KPIS

• Regular social media updates
• Timeliness of content
• Tangible social media channels growth

COMPETENCIES

• A hunger to learn on the go and an ability to multitask
• Good communication skills written and oral
• Teamwork
• Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Self-motivated and proactive with strong problem-solving skills

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people feel confident to be themselves feel valued and can do their best work. We dont just value differences and unique perspectives we seek them out and we invite them in because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.

The Company reserves the right to review alter and amend job descriptions from time to time in line with business requirements.