Social Media Executive

Role: Social Media Executive – Remote  

Salary: £25k- £35k per annum DOE + £6k bonus  

WorkingHours: 40 hours per week on an 8 week rota 

Benefits:

• Commission & bonus scheme with OTE of £6,000 on top of basic salary.
• Flexible working hours
• Remote working
• MacBook Pro
• 28 days holiday
• Company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Perkbox membership
• Regular all expenses team social events                      
• Bupa Cover
• Set progression routes with the first progression taking place after a successful 1 year

General overview:

We are searching for an experienced and highly creative social media expert to join our client’s team. Due to the nature of the business we are searching for candidates with a passion for football and betting.

The brand is managed by my client who are a social media network. 

The Social Media Specialist will be responsible for growing our audience and reach through a combination of organic and paid strategies, while also creating engaging content for our audiences.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about social media trends, possess excellent copywriting skills, have a proven track record of managing and growing social media platforms, and have a genuine love for football.

Responsibilities:

• Implement both organic and paid strategies to expand our social media following and overall reach.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and algorithm changes, ensuring a clear understanding of how each platform distributes content organically to maximise the reach of our content.
• Manage our social media channels by creating engaging, well-written content while maintaining a consistent and authentic tone of voice.
• Analyse data and insights to guide decisions for organic social media campaigns and improve performance.
• Develop creative strategies to increase brand awareness, from smaller giveaways to larger, more impactful campaigns.
• Understand the audience and target market: what type of content they engage with and how they prefer to bet.
• Collaborate with the team to identify high-quality sports bets, ensuring we consistently provide the audience with the best betting tips, research, and data.

The ideal candidate:

• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, with a strong focus on understanding algorithms and how content is distributed to followers.
• A keen interest in marketing psychology and its application in digital marketing to effectively engage with followers and drive meaningful actions.
• Exceptional writing and copywriting skills, coupled with strong verbal communication abilities.
• A passion for football and sports betting.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fully remote setting, aligned with the team’s goals and vision.
• A growth-oriented mindset, eager to develop a career in a fast-paced environment, driven to succeed, and excited to contribute to a high-performing team.
• Willingness to occasionally work full weekends, as required if you want to work in football.

It’s a bonus if you also have:

• Knowledge of content marketing principles
• Graphic design skills and experience using Figma, Photoshop or Canva
• Interest in horse racing, darts or any other sport