Hi, I'm Ellie Machan, a freelance social media manager with three years of agency and freelance experience, delivering organic social media management, content creation, influencer campaigns, and reporting across hospitality, retail, and consumer brands. I’ve managed multiple client accounts simultaneously and supported fast-paced agency teams with content planning, copywriting, creator management and social-first content production.

Ellie Machan

Hi, I'm Ellie Machan, a freelance social media manager with three years of agency and freelance experience, delivering organic social media management, content creation, influencer campaigns, and reporting across hospitality, retail, and consumer brands. I’ve managed multiple client accounts simultaneously and supported fast-paced agency teams with content planning, copywriting, creator management and social-first content production.

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Hi, I’m Ellie Machan, a freelance social media manager with three years of agency and freelance experience, delivering organic social media management, content creation, influencer campaigns, and reporting across hospitality, retail, and consumer brands. I’ve managed multiple client accounts simultaneously and supported fast-paced agency teams with content planning, copywriting, creator management and social-first content production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Social Media Manager at Self-Employed
April 1, 2026 - Present
Delivered organic social media management, content creation, influencer campaigns and reporting across hospitality, retail and consumer brands. Managed multiple client accounts concurrently, supported fast-paced agency teams with content planning, copywriting, creator management and social-first content production. Created on-brand content across TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook.
Independent Travel & Temporary Work at Independent Travel
June 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Completed two separate travel journeys across Southeast Asia, demonstrating initiative, adaptability and intercultural communication and interpersonal skills. Between trips I worked various temporary contracts at UK festivals and a private family home in Islay.
Social Media & Content Creation Manager at Brazen PR
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Role spanned paid social media management, influencer management, content creation and ideation, and management of junior team members. Led a small unit, ensuring deadlines were met and maintaining open, positive communication. Curated content calendars across social channels, ensured cohesive brand identity for a variety of clients. Managed monthly reporting across 5+ client accounts, identified opportunities to improve engagement rates and content performance. Pitched, developed and produced short video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook; wrote engaging posts; collaborated with talent agencies to identify and hire content creators; adapted messaging to different industries, tones of voice, and campaign objectives. Worked closely with agency teams across multiple client accounts and PR colleagues to accelerate content with press support.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
A-Levels at Northern School of Art
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs at Carmel College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

GCSEs
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
A-Levels
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services