Content Executive

SPORTFIVE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + extra day at X‑

Health cover

Enhanced family leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Hybrid, flexible working

Day off for moving house or wedding

Regular social events

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SPORTFIVE, based in London, is seeking a Content Executive to shape how we tell our story across digital and social channels. You will craft content that highlights our people, partnerships and culture, from behind-the-scenes moments to short-form video.

Working with global teams, you’ll identify stories, develop concepts, and contribute to broader content marketing, including website content, interviews and thought leadership. Strong writing and a passion for sport are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating content for social media, digital platforms or marketing campaigns.
• Strong storytelling, copywriting and content creation skills.
• Experience creating social-first content across platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for SPORTFIVE’s global digital and social channels.
• Capture and produce short-form video, photography and behind-the-scenes content at events.
• Edit content into reels, stories, carousels and short-form video.
• Write compelling social copy aligned to SPORTFIVE’s tone of voice.
• Manage global social media activity and corporate channels.
• Maintain content calendars and coordinate planning with stakeholders.

Skills

Content creation

Storytelling

Copywriting

Video production

Social media analytics

Project management

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Job description

Who We Are...

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Esports, Olympics, and more.

Who We Are...

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Esports, Olympics, and more.

Whether it’s supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do.

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, as well as featuring in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you.

THE ROLE...

We’re looking for a creative, digitally minded Content Specialist to join SPORTFIVE’s Global Marketing & Communications team, based in our London office and reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications.

Content creation sits at the heart of this role. As our Content Executive, you will help shape how SPORTFIVE tells its story across digital and social channels, creating content that showcases our people, partnerships, expertise, thought leadership and culture. From picking up a camera or phone to capture behind-the-scenes moments, creating short-form video and developing engaging social content, you will play a hands-on role in strengthening SPORTFIVE’s brand presence around the world. You will also act as a content champion across the business, helping colleagues identify opportunities, contribute ideas and generate content that showcases SPORTFIVE's people, expertise and work.

Working closely with colleagues across our global business, you will uncover stories, turn ideas into compelling content and help position SPORTFIVE as a leading voice in sports marketing. Alongside social media content, you'll also contribute to broader content marketing and editorial projects, including website content, interviews, articles, thought leadership and other brand storytelling initiatives. Strong writing and storytelling skills are therefore highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about content creation, enjoys working across multiple formats and channels, and has a genuine interest in sport, marketing and the commercial side of the sports industry.

AS OUR CONTENT EXECUTIVE YOU WILL...

• Create engaging content
• Produce high-quality content for SPORTFIVE’s global digital and social channels.
• Create social-first content across LinkedIn, Instagram and emerging platforms.
• Capture and produce short-form video, photography and behind-the-scenes content at events, meetings and industry moments.
• Edit content into engaging formats including reels, stories, carousels and short-form video.
• Write compelling social copy aligned to SPORTFIVE’s tone of voice and brand identity.
• Support teams with content planning, providing practical guidance on formats, best practices and opportunities for social amplification.
• Develop creative ideas and content concepts that bring SPORTFIVE’s work and expertise to life.
• Managing global social media activity
• Managing SPORTFIVE’s corporate social media channels.
• Maintain content calendars and coordinate content planning with stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Support the delivery of campaigns around partnerships, events, insights and company initiatives.
• Monitor trends, platform updates and best practices to identify new content opportunities.
• Help maintain a consistent and recognisable SPORTFIVE brand across all channels.
• Drive storytelling and editorial content
• Identify stories across SPORTFIVE’s global business and turn them into engaging content.
• Support the creation of articles, interviews, website content, newsletters and thought leadership pieces.
• Adapt content for different audiences, channels and formats.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen SPORTFIVE’s content marketing and storytelling output.
• Help translate complex topics into clear, engaging and accessible content.
• Measure performance and optimise content
• Monitor content and channel performance.
• Support reporting and insight generation across social and digital channels.
• Use analytics and audience insights to improve future content performance.
• Stay up to date with developments in content creation, social media and digital marketing.

What You’ll Bring...

• Experience creating content for social media, digital platforms or marketing campaigns.
• Strong storytelling, copywriting and content creation skills.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience creating social-first content across platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Confidence producing or editing short-form video and visual content.
• An interest in editorial content, journalism, content marketing or corporate storytelling.
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, CapCut or similar platforms.
• An understanding of social media analytics and content performance metrics.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to bring forward new ideas.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine passion for sport and a strong interest in sports marketing, sponsorship, media and fan engagement.

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.

What You’ll Get From Us...

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get …

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
• Enhanced family leave entitlements
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid, flexible working model
• A day off for moving houseor getting married
• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Life assurance at x4 annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS...

You can apply for this position directly on our careers page.

If your CV and cover letter match what we’re looking for, we’ll be in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role, the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform.

If you are unsuccessful at the application stage, we’ll let you know by email.

We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your HR contact know, or reach out confidentially at [e-mail] so we can support you.

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.