Digital Content & Social Media Manager

Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

£28K/yr – £32K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own social content strategy and execution for Basketball England, aligning platforms with brand goals, while driving engagement, team leadership, cross-department collaboration, and data-driven optimization.

  • Social media strategy and content oversight across platforms, with editorial accuracy and brand alignment.
  • Team leadership and cross-department collaboration to deliver integrated campaigns and content plans.
  • Performance measurement and optimization using analytics to improve reach, engagement, and ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social media management: Create and manage compelling, consistent and engaging content, including photography, videography, graphics and written content, for social media channels; drive growth and increase engagement; explore new methods and channels for communicating via social media.
  • Marketing Material Creation: Create marketing material to raise the profile of the organisation and support projects, programmes, competitions and events.
  • Website Management: Manage content with emphasis on accuracy, engagement and the highest written standards.
  • Lead Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a platform-by-platform-specific strategy aligned with BE’s communications, brand, service, marketing and commercial goals.
  • Content Oversight: Create and oversee the creation and publishing of high-quality, engaging content across all major platforms, ensuring editorial accuracy and brand alignment.
  • Team Leadership: Manage contributors fostering collaboration and creativity.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders to support an integrated content plan, club-wide initiatives and campaigns.
  • Performance measurement & Analysis: Monitor channel and content performance, driving change to adapt to an ever-developing environment.
  • Community Engagement: Grow and engage our global fanbase through community management and influencer outreach.
  • Performance & Insights: Monitor performance metrics, report on KPIs, and optimise content and strategy using data-driven insights.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: Educated to A level or equivalent qualification, or compensating work experience in a relevant business-related field.
  • Experience leading social media for a major brand, preferably in sport or entertainment.
  • Experience creating and managing digital content with a particular focus on video.
  • Proven success delivering audience growth, engagement, strategic impact and content monetisation through digital strategy.
  • Deep knowledge of platform algorithms, content best practices, and emerging trends.
  • Strong editorial judgment and familiarity with journalistic ethics and verification.
  • Skilled in managing creative teams and cross-functional projects.
  • Proficient in analytics tools and data interpretation for performance optimisation.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Calm under pressure with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Manchester, England, GBR
356 employees (19 in marketing)