Job Title: Social Creative Lead – Sports Brand
Location: (Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40K – £45K depending on experience
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the social creative strategy and day-to-day output across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
* Develop and execute both reactive and planned content ideas
* Write standout copy that reflects a bold, energetic brand personality
* Direct content shoots and manage end-to-end production in collaboration with internal teams
* Coordinate with a growing network of influencers, athletes, and creators to produce original social content
* Plan, schedule, and publish social content in line with broader campaign goals
* Analyse performance metrics to optimise content and inform creative direction
* Develop repeatable content formats that increase engagement and build audience loyalty
* Stay tuned in to current events, especially within football/sports, and turn them into relevant content
* Travel occasionally for shoots, events, or collaborations (including international opportunities)
Skills & Experience:
* 4+ years experience in social media or content creation roles, ideally within youth culture, sport, or fashion
* Strong knowledge of current trends, platform algorithms, and emerging formats
* Experience managing or working closely with influencers and talent
* Confident leading creative shoots and working with video editors and content teams
* Excellent copywriting skills with an instinct for tone and storytelling
* Portfolio that demonstrates social-first content ideation and execution
* Proactive, self-led, and highly creative – comfortable working at pace
* Hands on content creation experience with filming/editing on phone or camera
* Bonus is you love sports!
Benefits:
* A collaborative, fast-paced creative environment
* The chance to shape the social content strategy of a growing brand in the sports space
* Opportunities for travel and working on-location with high-profile partners
* Supportive team with room for personal and professional development
* Product discounts and team perks.
If this sounds like you, send your CV/portfolio/social links to maddy.worger@majorplayers.co.uk. Please note that due to the large number of applications, I will only be able to respond to suitable candidates.
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