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Wavemaker

Junior Social Media Manager (Mensch)

Location: Cologne, Germany · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Junior · Posted: October 30, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role manages social media communities and publishing for brands across TikTok, Meta, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The junior manager will handle community management, content scheduling, copywriting, trend scouting, and monthly reporting with KPI tracking. Requires strong social media intuition, writing skills, and basic paid social knowledge.
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