About Us:
Sunrise Alliance Beverages is on a mission to be the UK’s most successful independent brewery. From global lager brands Efes and Orion to celebrated domestic breweries such as Gipsy Hill, Curious, Portobello, Wild, and St Peter's, we offer a differentiated, authentic portfolio of brands supported by an unmatched level of service to customers and consumers.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a curious, motivated Social Media Assistant to join our Digital Marketing team. You’ll gain hands-on experience building brand presence, creating content, and engaging with our online community for a fast-growing beverage brand. With training and education from our Social Media Lead.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in a career in social media, trends, and storytelling who wants real-world marketing experience. We’re particularly keen to support someone who enjoys capturing authentic moments and bringing brand stories to life through engaging, original content.
This is a 6-12 months Fixed Term Contract hybrid role, with occasional travel required to our Vauxhall, London and Ashford, Kent locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Social Media Lead with content planning, posting, and scheduling
- Help create engaging content (short-form video, photos, captions, stories, etc.)
- Capture first-hand content using a smartphone or similar device, including in-the-moment footage that reflects the band’s voice and personality
- Contribute to storytelling by documenting products, people, and experiences in a creative and engaging way
- Monitor comments, messages, and community engagement
- Research trends, hashtags, and competitors in the beverage and lifestyle space
- Support content shoots and brainstorm creative campaign ideas
- Help track performance metrics and learn how social media success is measured
- Participate in team meetings and creative planning sessions
Requirements:
- A genuine interest in social media platforms and storytelling
- Interest in branding, content creation, or digital marketing
- Enthusiasm for capturing and creating content first-hand, including using a smartphone to film and photograph day-to-day brand moments
- A creative mindset with an eye for detail and a passion for telling engaging visual stories
- Organised, reliable, and eager to learn
- Basic understanding of social media and online culture
- Bonus: experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe tools, or similar editing apps (you’ll receive guidance and training)
What You'll Learn:
- How to plan and execute social media strategies for real beverage brands
- How to create content that performs and connects with audiences
- How to analyse social media metrics and plan content based on data
- How to collaborate with marketing, creative brand teams, and connect dots others might not see
- What it’s like to work in an ever-changing consumer brand environment
What We Offer:
- Opportunity for development and growth within an expanding company
- A vibrant and friendly work environment
- Employee discounts on our range of award-winning beers
Salary:
£10.85-£12.71 per hour, in line with National Minimum Wage (age dependant), plus employee benefits package
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm including a 1-hour break each day (not included within paid working hours). Some flexibility may be required. Students are encouraged to apply; working arrangements will reflect UK regulations and study commitments where applicable.
6-12 months Fixed Term Contract.
Start Date:
Immediately/as soon as possible
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Why do you like social media?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 7SJ
