social media manager

Sports Social Media Manager | We're looking for a Sports Social Media Manager who doesn't just manage social media they understand sport, know what fans care about and can create content people actually want to engage with. | The Role | This is a hands on role responsible for planning, creating, writing and publishing content across all of Spotlight's social media platforms. | You'll be expected to react quickly to breaking sports news, create engaging content around live events, write compelling copy and help grow one of the most exciting new sports media brands in the Middle East. | Key Responsibilities | * Write engaging social media content tailored specifically for sports audiences. | * Create compelling captions, headlines and hooks that drive engagement. | * Cover breaking sports news, major sporting events and trending topics. | * Manage Spotlight's social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. | * Plan and schedule daily, weekly and campaign-based content. | * Work closely with our production team to maximise podcast clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes content. | * Identify trending stories, memes and fan conversations to create relevant content. | * Monitor engagement, analyse performance and optimise future content. | * Ensure all content reflects Spotlight's brand and editorial standards. | Requirements | * Genuine passion for sport (essential). | * Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills. | * Ability to write engaging content across multiple sports, including football, boxing, UFC, Formula 1, basketball, cricket and more. | * Experience managing social media accounts professionally. | * Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. | * Knowledge of social media trends, algorithms and audience engagement. | * Experience using Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools. | * Highly organised, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment. | What We're Looking For | We're looking for someone who lives and breathes sport. | Someone who follows the biggest stories before they become headlines. | Someone who understands how sports fans think, what they share, and how to create content that gets people talking. | If you're creative, ambitious and excited about helping build a sports media brand from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you. | Salary & Benefits | * Salary up to AED 5,000 - 10,000 per month. | * Work with one of the fastest-growing sports media companies in the UAE. | * Opportunity to work with creators, athletes, brands and major sporting personalities. | * Career progression as Spotlight Global Media Group continues to grow. | * Access to a premium content production and podcast studio environment. | Apply Now | Please send your CV, portfolio and examples of social media accounts or sports content you've created. | This is a remote role. Office available in November.

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