Social Media Executive

Birmingham, UK (On-site)

£26K/yr – £30K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social voice and real time coverage for Aston Villa Women, turning short form video and matchday footage into fan engagement across channels.

  • Content Ownership: Manage day-to-day output and scheduling to reflect the club identity and tone.
  • Storytelling & Real Time: Lead phone-first content production and live match coverage to fuel growth and storytelling.
  • Audience Growth & Alignment: Identify platform opportunities and collaborate with the wider content team to ensure cross-channel cohesion.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day content output across our Club’s social media channels – ensuring that all content aligns and reflects the Club’s identity, brand and tone of voice
  • Manage the day-to-day scheduling, publishing, and optimisation of Aston Villa Women’s social media, delivering high-quality content that engages and resonates with our fanbase
  • Lead the planning, creation, editing, and publication of phone-first content—including short-form video, interviews, and matchday and training footage—to support brand growth, fan engagement, and compelling storytelling
  • Deliver engaging, real-time social coverage for all Women’s matches and events, including live updates and on-the-ground video stories
  • Work closely within the wider content team to produce compelling and cohesive content aligned across channels
  • Contribute to the delivery of the social media strategy by identifying platform-specific opportunities to grow audiences and deepen fan engagement
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support the promotion of key news, communications, marketing activity, and ticketing updates across social channels

Requirements

  • Previous experience in social media platform engagement within sport or a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of current social media trends and best practices
  • Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to adapt tone across audiences and channels
  • Ability to plan, manage and report on multiple projects and priorities effectively
  • Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle
  • Be able to work flexibly as this role will include evenings, weekends and matchdays

    Benefits

    • If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

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