Channel Manager, Socials (1-Year FTC)

at  Resident Advisor

Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world’s longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site’s audience of over 6 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 18 years.
Purpose of the role:
The Channel Manager will be responsible for the daily performance and management of Resident Advisor’s social media platforms. With a data-driven approach, this role requires expertise in platform optimisation and a commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging content. The Channel Manager will ensure consistency, scheduling, and performance tracking across all social platforms, driving growth and engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Resident Advisor’s brand and growth objectives.
• Be responsible for the OKRs and KPIs which relate to the core social channels performance and growth [IG, TT, YT]
• Initiate innovations as well as new channel strategies.
• Manage and organise the social team, setting priorities and maintaining a publishing schedule across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Analyse platform data and insights to inform creative decisions, optimise strategies, and produce detailed reports on content performance.
• Ensure consistent branding, tone of voice, and design identity across all platforms.
• Monitor platform trends, updates and best practices to keep Resident Advisor competitive.
• Define and achieve performance benchmarks using KPIs such as engagement rates, click-through rates, audience retention, and growth.

We’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing social media channels with a significant audience.
• Expertise in platform analytics tools and reporting.
• Strong understanding of platform-specific content strategies, particularly for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. X and Facebook.
• Ability to craft clear, engaging, and on-brand copy, with strong attention to detail in editing and proofreading.
• Experience managing teams, including scheduling and content planning.
• A creative and innovative mindset with a strong sense of branding.
• Passion for electronic music culture and familiarity with Resident Advisor’s audience is a significant advantage.
• Enthusiasm for innovative, new channel responses.

What we offer you:

• Generous annual leave policies aimed at promoting work-life balance.
• Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location.
• Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health. This includes discounted Classpass memberships, and custom-fitted earplugs.
• Company-led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
• Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
• Regular company-wide Q&A’s with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
• A transparent internal company culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see: https://ra.co/about/diversity).
• Active involvement in community projects within the electronic music community (see: https://ra.co/about/community).

More about RA:
As an independent company run by devoted dance music enthusiasts, our mission is to bring together the world’s electronic music communities. Our Global Contributor Network (GCN) and international teams help us establish connections with hyper-niche local scenes.
We became B-Corp certified in 2024, which counts us among businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy; and part of a community that meets high social and environmental impact standards.
We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We aim for our team to reflect the communities we engage with. We ensure everyone is valued and respected by actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Our values:

• Electronic music is art.
• We celebrate the progressive values that underpin electronic music.
• We advocate for a more inclusive and equitable electronic music community.
• We honour the past, present and future of electronic music.
• We use innovation to empower the community.
• We choose honesty over gain and purpose over profit.
• We’re always front left.

This role is a full-time and 1-year fixed term position with the potential to extend, and the expected salary is €35,000 - €45,000. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co.
This listing will be open for a minimum of two weeks from the 7th of February 2025. Please be sure to add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us

• Execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Resident Advisor’s brand and growth objectives.
• Be responsible for the OKRs and KPIs which relate to the core social channels performance and growth [IG, TT, YT]
• Initiate innovations as well as new channel strategies.
• Manage and organise the social team, setting priorities and maintaining a publishing schedule across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Analyse platform data and insights to inform creative decisions, optimise strategies, and produce detailed reports on content performance.
• Ensure consistent branding, tone of voice, and design identity across all platforms.
• Monitor platform trends, updates and best practices to keep Resident Advisor competitive.
• Define and achieve performance benchmarks using KPIs such as engagement rates, click-through rates, audience retention, and growth