Agency :
Wilderness
Job Description Summary :
As the driving force behind our sports client’s social media presence, you will be responsible for delivery of the bespoke social strategy, creating social-first content that breaks the mould of the sports industry. You will be expected to challenge the status-quo with your thinking, and engage audiences online.Job Description :
WILDERNESS
Social Media Manager (Sports)
ABOUT US
Wilderness is the first Social Media Transformation Agency, focusing on the strategy, management & operation of the world’s biggest brands. We are a transparent, transformative extension of our client’s teams and pride ourselves on being direct, being collaborative and being change makers.
We are best in class. Powering up our clients & their teams.
We are bold thinkers. Attracting the best talent & clients.
THE ROLE
As the driving force behind our sports client’s social media presence, you will be responsible for delivery of the bespoke social strategy, creating social-first content that breaks the mould of the sports industry. You will be expected to challenge the status-quo with your thinking, and engage audiences online.
You will lead on the creation and delivery of monthly content calendars, asset briefing, content capture planning, copywriting, community management, campaign delivery, client meetings and monthly reporting, with the help of our Insights team.
You’ll be expected to display excellent organisation skills and strong client management and must demonstrate both strategic and creative skill sets with the ability to adapt to last minute client requests.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
- Leading the strategic management of all social media accounts for our sports client, specialising in rugby.
- Oversee all aspects of social, from content creation to time management.
- Client management - responding to all client requests in a timely manner whilst maintaining high standards and expectations that align with our culture of excellence.
- Producing monthly content calendars, working with the team to develop objective driven creative output that consistently engages the audience.
- Briefing the creation of all assets, ensuring the final output aligns to the strategy.
- Providing creative feedback on assets before they’re sent to the client for approval.
- Leading regular client updates, calls, meetings and presenting reports.
- Line management responsibilities of junior team members.
- Sharing and presenting internal learnings with the wider team and taking an active role in regular team brainstorms.
- Playing an active role in team events and contributing to positive company culture.
- Identifying & creating growth across current client opportunities.
- Supporting new business and agency promotion through research, outreach and more.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum of 3 years experience in social media management, preferably within an agency background.
- Prior experience working in the sports industry, with a strong understanding of rugby.
- Passion for social media and keeping on top of current trends and opportunities.
- Clear creative briefing skills and the ability to work closely with creatives.
- Strong copywriting and community management skills, fitting a brand’s TOV.
- Excellent client communication skills.
- An enthusiastic approach to challenges.
- Strong strategic thinking.
- Excellent time management.
- High levels of organisation and efficiency.
- A team player who is willing to collaborate with peers to resolve problems.
- Strong English literacy.
- Ability to spot opportunities to drive revenue within current clients.
- Managerial experience desired.
WHY WILDERNESS?
We’re passionate about fostering a healthy, happy, and positive work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration and supports our team’s individual and collective growth.
You'll have access to a whole host of benefits here at Wilderness including:
- Flexible, hybrid-working environment
- Company healthcare
- Spill logins for access to 24/7 therapy
- 30 day passport (work from anywhere in the world for 30 days)
- 25 days holiday per annum
- 2 self-care days per annum
- Office closed over the Christmas period
- Additional allowance for any religious holidays you celebrate outside of the public bank holidays
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- New Business Bonus
- Regular team socials and company wide training events
- Opportunity to get involved with pro-bono work and charity partnerships
OUR VALUES
EMPOWERMENT
We foster trust and champion independence: enabling individuals to craft their own story.
RESPECT
We work together with empathy, patience and care: judgement free communication - always.
INTEGRITY
We are excellent human beings doing an excellent job: committed to honesty and setting high standards.
AMBITION
We create opportunities for individuals and teams alike: aiming for greatness and continually improving.
Contract Type :
Permanent
Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
