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Social Media Executive 14 August 2024

Are you mad about football culture and social media? If yes, keep reading.

We are looking to add a dynamic Social Media Executive to our Global Marketing team here in Manchester. If you live and breathe Umbro, have a genuine love for social media, football, youth culture, and brands in general then this role could be a perfect match for you!

The position mainly focuses on the day-to-day management of Umbro’s global social media channels.  And as social media is important to our strategy, monitoring each campaign and the overall performance of our channels is a key aspect of this role.  

In addition to the above, you will also assist the Global Marketing team in other areas related to social media and campaign creation.

A creative mindset, the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team, great communication skills, a can-do attitude, flexibility, and the ability to perform under time pressure are essential.

If you

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing social media channels and content calendars for a brand or media outlet
• Are passionate about Umbro, football, sports, sports culture, and brands
• Have excellent knowledge of popular social media platforms – such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter (knowledge of platforms such as Discord, Twitch would be beneficial) and are up to date with social trends and algorithm changes
• Know analytic tools such as Meta Insights and Google Analytics inside out and can create reports in a succinct and easily understood format
• Are excellent at copywriting for digital materials such as social media captions, and brand stories
• Have in-depth experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign. Understanding how to use web CMS such as WordPress or Umbraco would be a bonus. 
• Have a track record of content creation for Instagram Reels and TikTok
• Know how to boost content and target specific audiences as well as choosing brand appropriate influencers

then send us your CV as soon as possible.

To be considered for the role you need to be based in the UK (ideally within commuting distance to Manchester) and able to work from our offices a minimum of days a week (the remainder be WFH).

If this sounds like the role for you, please send your application to [email protected]

Applications close 30.08.24