KatieKatie BarberBarber Social media content & strategy.
Social Media Strategist & Content Specialist with a Background in Real Marketing. Fluent in platforms and persuasion. Reach is nothing without resonance.
Freelance Social media management, content & coaching. Made in Sheffield, available globally.
I'm a UK-based freelance social media strategist and digital marketing consultant with 16 years’ industry experience, and I’ve been running my own social media agency for over a decade. I work with businesses across sectors, from niche B2B startups to some of the biggest FMCG brands on UK supermarket shelves. Whether I’m crafting high-converting content, managing ad campaigns, or building full social media strategies from scratch, my work is grounded in real marketing principles. Not just trends.
Social media calendar management includes creating fresh content, editing yours, or working with trusted content creators. The end result is something that's on brand, high quality and community building.
Social media management
If your messaging is scattered, your platforms feel disconnected, or you’re posting because you should, not because it serves a purpose, I’ll fix it. I map the full terrain: SEO, narrative arcs, audience psychology, channel roles and core messaging. This is content strategy as spellwork. You won’t need another one for a long time.
Complete content strategy
Whether you are a small business owner or a marketing manager of a large organisation, having a sounding board and second pair of eyes can be useful to develop and work on your own goals. As a Level 5 Accredited ILM Coach, I'm here to support you.
Coaching
Portfolio
"Katie has worked with Lizi's for the past year, we have seen a 64% increase in Instagram followers and 560% in engagement. Focused and results orientated Katie fits in with the team and is friendly and easy to work with."
Susanne Fraser, Pioneer Foods
blog
The British Cultural Revival. Why It’s Happening. And How Luxury Brands Can Lead It.
While the news is full of discussion on immigration, cost of living and global politics, something is happening under the surface in Britain. Young people who grew up with globalisation, streaming, cheap flights and the internet are turning back toward things that used to be seen as boring: Ancient history, craft, dialect, and local culture. […]
What to look for in a Social Media Manager’s Portfolio
Hiring a social media manager is a big decision. They’ll be trusted with your brand voice, your community and often thousands of pounds in ad spend. You’ll be working with this person closely, so it’s a time investment as well. Lots of people say they do social media now and often a lot of their […]
Should you become a Freelance Social Media Manager in a post ai world?
In 2019 I wrote a blog called “How to become a freelance social media manager” which gathered much attention and many back links. At the time (about 6 years ago), digital marketing was very male dominated and not many people specialised in social media. It was tricky for me to find people to pass work […]
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