Sports Social Media Specialist

Summary

Join GIVEMESPORT.COM as a Freelance Social Media Specialist, working remotely from the UK. You will manage social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X), creating engaging football content. Responsibilities include establishing graphic branding, collaborating on strategy, brainstorming daily posts, covering events, supporting the editorial team, monitoring trends, and analyzing content performance. This role requires proven experience with a sports brand's Facebook page, image creation skills (Adobe Photoshop), and a passion for football. The position is freelance, with a shift-based schedule (10-15 shifts/month).

Requirements

• Proven experience working with a sports brand’s Facebook page
• Experience creating images (strong Adobe Photoshop skills and ability to create graphics quickly is required)
• A passion for and up-to-date understanding of football is required
• Must be located in the UK
• Work on a shift basis (about 10 to 15 shifts per month)

Responsibilities

• Establish graphic branding for multiple social media pages
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create social media strategy and oversee the execution of that strategy
• Brainstorm or identify daily ideas for posts to generate engagement
• Cover high-profile football events and create engaging posts that capitalize on key opportunities
• Support the editorial team by creating graphics as requested
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the sports publishing landscape
• Source and post relevant compelling video content across multiple social channels
• Execute paid social initiatives as instructed by the management team
• Analyze best-performing and worst-performing content to identify key trends
• Leverage social media marketing tools to manage and monitor the effectiveness of various campaigns

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating and executing effective posts for all major social media platforms is a plus (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok etc.)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere is considered a plus
• Video experience preferred
• Willingness to work weekends

Benefits

Remote, freelance basis