Job post:
Social Media Marketing Manager
Location: Hybrid (Mainly remote, with some on-site and event travel required)
Commitment: 30 hours per week
Duration: 6 months fixed term
Do you have a passion for branding, a creative eye and a love of sports? If you do, then this is your perfect next role.
About Athlegacy
Athlegacy is a commercial growth partner dedicated to helping athletes build their brands, secure commercial contracts, and launch their own ventures. We work closely with athletes to shape their personal brands, enhance their marketability, and create opportunities that extend beyond their sporting careers.
We are offering a unique and exciting opportunity for a creative and driven Social Media Marketer / content creator to play a key role in shaping the online presence of our professional athletes. In this role, you’ll work directly with athletes to create content, manage their social media, and help build their personal brands.
What Makes This Role Special
- Work with Professional Athletes: Collaborate directly with athletes to bring their personal brand visions to life and contribute to their success off the field.
- Exciting Industry Exposure: Be at the forefront of athlete branding, where sports, creativity, and business meet.
- Career Growth Potential: As Athlegacy grows, there is the opportunity for this role to grow, with career development and travel opportunities.
What You’ll Gain
This role is perfect for social media marketers who are passionate about sports, digital marketing, and branding. You’ll gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and brand strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working directly with professional athletes will give you a rare opportunity to shape their public image and help build their legacy, providing essential experience in the competitive world of sports marketing.
Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and post engaging content on behalf of athletes across platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
- Assist in the development and execution of brand strategies tailored to each athlete’s unique personality and goals.
- Manage athlete social media accounts, ensuring a consistent and professional presence that aligns with their brand.
- Monitor and analyse social media performance, providing insights to optimise growth and engagement.
- Research trends in athlete marketing and branding to inform content and strategy.
- Collaborate with the team to brainstorm creative campaigns and new content ideas.
- Support the identification of sponsorship and partnership opportunities for athletes.
What We’re Looking For
- A passion for sports, branding, and digital marketing.
- Creative skills in content creation, including graphic design, video editing, and copywriting.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video editing software (e.g., CapCut, Premiere Pro).
- A strong understanding of how to create engaging, platform-specific content.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and accounts.
- A proactive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment.
What We Offer
- Salary: £28k-£32k pro rata (4 days per week full time equivalent).
- Hands-On Experience: Work with athletes to help shape their brands and develop your creative skills.
- Career Development: Build an impressive portfolio and gain skills that are highly valued in the sports and marketing industries.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professional athletes and key figures in sports marketing.
- Flexibility: Work remotely with a schedule that fits your availability.
How to Apply
If you’re excited by the idea of working directly with athletes and contributing to their off-field success, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and any examples of your work (e.g., social media content, graphic design, or video editing samples) to contactus@athlegacy.pro
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Experience:
- Social media marketing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 20/12/2024
Reference ID: Athlegacy-001
