Digital Communications Lead: Social Video & Growth

Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire Cricket Club; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing benefits

Volunteer day

Staff discounts

Lancashire Cricket Club memberships

Job summary

Lancashire Cricket Club is seeking a Digital Communications Executive to execute the club’s digital content strategy across its social channels. You will lead on short-form video for TikTok and Instagram, planning, creating and publishing content to grow engagement and brand awareness.

You’ll work with the Communications Manager to manage channels, monitor trends, and deliver content that supports commercial partnerships while maintaining brand voice across the fanbase.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree (Media, PR, Journalism or similar) and/or 2+ years' experience in a digitally focused social media or brand role, preferably within sport.
• Experience managing multiple social platforms and growing audiences.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Lancashire Cricket's digital content and communications strategy alongside the Communications Manager.
• Manage the Club's social media channels, including content creation, scheduling, planning and supporter engagement.
• Create and publish engaging content, with a focus on short-form video across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms.
• Develop the social media calendar and stay ahead of trends to drive engagement and brand growth.
• Promote content for LancsTV, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground and The Hundred as needed.
• Coordinate media activity across men’s and women’s cricket.
• Monitor channels, respond to queries and escalate reputational issues.
• Produce digital performance reports and use insights to improve content.

Skills

Social media management

Adobe Creative Suite

Content Management Systems

Team collaboration

Analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree in Media/PR/Journalism

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Job description

Lancashire Cricket Club is seeking a Digital Communications Executive to execute the club’s digital content strategy across its social channels. You will lead on short-form video for TikTok and Instagram, planning, creating and publishing content to grow engagement and brand awareness.

You’ll work with the Communications Manager to manage channels, monitor trends, and deliver content that supports commercial partnerships while maintaining brand voice across the fanbase.