Social Media Manager – Sports & Entertainment

About the role

We are seeking a strategic, ideas‑first Social Media Manager with a passion for sport and entertainment. This contract, full‑time role will lead social strategy, planning and execution for a portfolio of brands across sport, entertainment and consumer sectors, based in Central London with three days on‑site per week.

Key responsibilities

• Own the strategy: oversee social content calendars, cross‑platform distribution and long‑term planning.
• Monitor the cultural pulse: track trends on TikTok, Instagram and X to spot reactive opportunities in sport.
• Analyze performance: dive into social analytics to extract data‑driven insights.
• Manage multiple workstreams: handle several brands/clients simultaneously.
• Collaborate creatively: contribute ideas within a creative team and ensure visual quality.
• Create on the fly: script, film and edit lo‑fi, social‑first content for real‑time moments.

Required profile

• Mid‑level professional with proven agency experience for entertainment, sport or consumer brands.
• Deep personal interest and knowledge of sport and entertainment culture.
• Ability to work as an independent contractor and commit to a three‑month full‑time contract.
• Strong scriptwriting experience for social‑first content.

Required skills

• TikTok
• Instagram
• X (Twitter)
• Social media analytics tools
• Scriptwriting for short‑form video
• Video editing for lo‑fi content