Social and Digital Lead

Welcome to Buzz 16! We create the very best in live and non-live sports entertainment for linear and digital platforms. Working with the biggest stars in sport, across the world’s leading broadcasters.  

We believe in Togetherness, Inclusivity & Trust. Doing what we love and loving what we do. We’re passionate about innovation and creativity, producing the very best sports content that inspires and entertains.

We are looking for a dynamic Social and Digital Lead to drive our overall social and digital strategy, combining creative vision, operational excellence, and keeping us ahead of the curve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning and driving Buzz’s social and digital strategy across all platforms, ensuring alignment with brand, audience, and business goals.
• Setting creative standards and overseeing content, campaigns, and day-to-day digital operations.
• Leading the social and digital team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Managing client accounts, partnerships, and influencer/creator initiatives, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Build commercial models comparing media value, production budgets and paid distribution to support new business and client proposals.
• Planning and executing campaigns from concept to delivery, maintaining quality and consistency.
• Providing support on digital operations, including content production, planning, production schedules, publishing, and platform management.

• Tracking performance with analytics, measuring engagement, reach, audience growth, and revenue impact.
• Using data to inform creative decisions, test new ideas, and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement tools that enhance reporting, listening and digital performance (e.g. Sprout Social, analytics platforms, emerging AI tools).
• Monitoring trends, platform changes, and emerging digital opportunities to keep Buzz at the forefront of sports media.
• Contributing to business proposals and initiatives, ensuring digital strategies leverage the latest trends and opportunities.
• Owning and overseeing Buzz 16’s website.

• Experienced in social media, digital marketing, or content leadership, ideally in sports, entertainment, or media.
• Proven track record of leading digital strategies that drive audience growth, engagement, and revenue.
• Hands on experience managing campaigns, content operations, and publishing workflows.
• Skilled in client facing roles, managing partnerships, influencers, or creators.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable initiatives.
• Creative leader with excellent judgment and high standards across platforms.
• Data driven, with strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Exceptional communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Up to date on social media trends, platform features, and emerging digital opportunities.
• Have advanced knowledge of YouTube Studio, Spotify for Creators and long-form platform strategy.
• Strong understanding of paid media strategy and performance metrics.
• Proficient in tools including Sprout Social, Canva, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• Experience building media value models and digital financial projections.

Apply Now

If you’re a strategic thinker, a creative leader, and a digital innovator ready to drive Buzz’s social and digital presence to new heights, we’d love to hear from you!

Buzz 16 is an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.