Social Media Manager - Sports Illustrated FC

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We are looking for a talented and football-obsessed Social Media Manager to join Sports Illustrated FC and lead the day-to-day execution, growth and performance of our social platforms. This role sits within the social team and focuses on turning social strategy into standout, platform-first execution. It’s an opportunity for a football-obsessed social manager to help drive growth, performance and cultural relevance across SI FC’s social platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the social strategy, tone and priorities set by the Head of Social Content.
• Help to manage a freelance social team responsible for daily posting, scheduling and coverage.
• Own day-to-day publishing & community management across all Sports Illustrated FC social platforms.
• Guide the creation of visual and written assets in collaboration with design and video teams.
• Track, review and analyse performance metrics including engagement, reach, growth, and content performance and deliver regular performance reporting and insights to the Head of Social Content.
• Monitor football, sports media and social trends in real time and stay ahead of platform updates, algorithm shifts and emerging tools.
• Support planning and execution of commercial campaigns for branded content for SI FC.

• 3+ years of experience managing social media for a major brand, publisher or sports organisation.
• Proven experience working across social, editorial, video and commercial teams to drive consistent and high-quality output.
• Experience building new audiences on social platforms (with a focus on the US where possible) and a strong knowledge of major social platforms and best practices (Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook).
• Deep understanding of football culture, global fandom and social-first storytelling.
• Experience working with sales teams on branded/commercial social campaigns.
• Familiarity with social publishing and analytics tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite, native platform analytics) and turning data into actionable insights.
• Comfort with working evenings and weekends (when football is on!) 

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company
• Career development opportunities
• London based office
• Hybrid work model
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest Free Travel Loan scheme
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Extended parental leave
• Private health and dental care
• Membership with WellHub
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Fun company events and celebrations
• Community involvement opportunities, both in-person and remote

Not sure that you're 100% qualified but are up for the challenge? We want you to apply!

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