Job Board

Fairphone is a social enterprise driving change in the electronics industry from the inside out. Our business model is based on social and environmental values and centers around producing and marketing consumer electronics that change the industry from within.

We are socially inclusive, and we pride ourselves for having a very diverse group of people with different backgrounds. We collaborate in a safe space, where Fairphoners can be themselves and have room to fail and grow.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager to become part of our growing team of passionate people who are working to achieve our mission. If you are as excited as we are about creating positive change, please have a look at our vacancy below.

• Location: Amsterdam

• Start date: ASAP

• Hours: fulltime (40 hours) or 36 hours

• Application deadline: We review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible, at the latest by the 24th of January

Fairphone is eager to connect with new audiences and engage our existing follower base through compelling social media initiatives. We’re seeking a social media manager to help us expand our digital footprint and oversee our social communications efforts towards BtoC and BtoB audiences.

In this role, you will implement our marketing and content strategies on social media channels to increase Fairphone’s brand awareness and consideration, maximize follower engagement and leverage brand advocates.

You work closely with the marketing activation team and content managers in executing these strategies across channels like Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, Linkedin and Fairphone’s forum.

• You are a self-starter with a positive attitude who likes to be part of an amazing team.

• You are a digital native, and you stay on top of strategies/trends in social media.

• You are flexible and love working in a startup/scale-up environment that is fast-paced and defined by change.

• You are a people person and enjoy collaborating with people from different levels of seniority, cultures and backgrounds.

• You are a team player with excellent communication skills who is curious by nature and takes ownership.

• You are able to see the bigger picture and have a keen eye for detail.

• You feel a strong connection with Fairphone’s vision and values.

• You (are willing to) live in the Netherlands and have the right to work in the EU.

• You have 2-4 years of experience in running a brand’s social media channels. This includes posting and scheduling content, preferably with social media management and scheduling tools.

• You have extensive knowledge of current social media platforms and trends.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a similar relevant field.

• You have strong analytical skills and experience with social media analytics. You have a passion for making sense of numbers and improving content performance based on these insights.

• You have excellent (close-to) native English written and verbal communication skills and a passion for turning difficult explanations into clear storytelling. Knowledge of other languages, especially Dutch, German, French are a plus.

• You know how to create and spread engaging content for social media.

• You have good organization and project management skills that will come in handy when building campaigns.

• Experience working with a purpose-driven brand or experience in the consumer electronics industry is a great plus.

• Build and run a strong, engaging social media strategy that you track and optimize accordingly.

• Manage Fairphone’s social media accounts with the brand story (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) and create engaging content.

• Develop social media campaigns in collaboration with the marketing activation team.

• Establish key performance indicators to understand ethe fficacy of existing social campaigns and adjust strategy for further optimizations.

• Be a strong link between Fairphone and our community forum, as well as supporting to bring the so-called voice of the customer into the organisation.

• Grow a lively and active community of Fairphone followers/owners who spread the word on our mission of fairer electronics.

• Support webcare on social channels in close cooperation with our community managers and the customer support team.

• Stay up to date with new and emerging trends to help keep Fairphone’s social media presence consistently relevant.

• Develop and execute offline community engagement through events.

• Maintaining our social media management tool Sprout Social, incl. process improvements, tool adaptation and alignment with the IT team.

1. The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world.

2. A diverse work environment is full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team members.

3. You will have 25 paid holidays per year (based on a full-time contract) next to the other public holidays in the Netherlands. You’ll also get a day off on your birthday ???? And what’s more: the longer you stay, the more holidays you get!

4. Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and many more tasty things.

5. You will join Fairphone’s collective pension scheme, and we will contribute to building your pension.

6. You will receive a MacBook, Fairbuds, and a Fairphone as working devices.

7. Flexible work location - we are remote-friendly, and you can work up to 60% of your time from home or any other location you want. We also contribute up to €250 for your home office set-up.

8. Relocation Support - Fairphone will reimburse the cost of a one-way train (if applicable) ticket to the Netherlands, arrange an appointment at the municipality and provide all the necessary information so that your arrival and settlement in the Netherlands will be smooth and pleasant!

9. Public transport allowance – we fully cover your 2nd class commute from your home to the office.

10. AND Bike allowance – we support you with a bike purchase of up to €300, and you’ll have a yearly repair budget of up to €80, too!

11. Grow with us! We encourage you to develop at Fairphone. That’s why we’ll support your career goals with coachings, trainings, workshops, or courses that you can join with your development budget.

12. Seasonal Dutch lessons with a language teacher at the office.

13. We have our own bouldering wall at the office! You can borrow climbing shoes too, and we will provide you with basic training.

14. There’s a gym and recreation and yoga rooms in the building where you can build healthy habits, stay active and have fun with your colleagues.

DEI @Fairphone
At Fairphone, we care about people, planet and you. It’s natural that we see diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as an essential part of how we work together and do business.

We support and further strengthen our inclusive work environment and culture by more formally implementing various DEI efforts to ensure all Fairphoners feel included, respected, and supported.
Please make sure you send us your application documents as PDF files only! Otherwise, we won't consider your application. Thank you in advance!