Freelance Social Media Manager – Ireland
Job Description
Overview
Born Social, a social-first creative agency and part of the Croud Group, is seeking a Freelance Social Media Manager based in Ireland. We specialise in brand building for iconic clients such as Guinness, Ford, and Barclays, combining in-house expertise with a global network of digital specialists. This role involves delivering insightful social media strategies and cultural insights tailored to the Irish market.
Who We Are
Born Social is a social-first creative agency bringing brand building into the social era. We are part of Croud Group, a global digital-first marketing business built on a unique model that blends in-house expertise with a carefully curated network of digital specialists — the Croudie Network.
Through this approach, we deliver transformational work for iconic brands including Guinness, Ford, and Barclays. Our work is led by teams of social natives and brand experts, underpinned by technology.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Producing regular “Culture Scout” reports to support our reactive Social Media Management team
- Identifying and analysing real-time social trends and opportunities
- Providing localised social landscape insights specific to Ireland
- Sharing wider cultural insights and nuances relevant to Irish audiences
- Implementing social media strategies in line with defined scopes of work
- Collaborating with internal teams to deliver campaigns end-to-end
- Influencer management: identifying, sourcing, and managing partnerships
- Community management: writing copy and managing platform communications
- Reporting: analysing performance data and producing actionable insights
Who We’re Looking For
- You must be based in or from Ireland, as strong local knowledge is essential to deliver relevant market insights and cultural understanding.
- Passionate about brands and social media, with a strong curiosity for digital culture
- Highly detail-oriented, taking pride in delivering high-quality work
- Driven, ambitious, and adaptable in a fast-moving social landscape
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in social media
What’s Next?
Submit your details, resume, and portfolio. Successful applicants will then be invited to an initial video call, with further steps to follow.
