Social & Community Channel Manager (All Out Football)

Reach plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is looking for a Social & Community Channel Manager in London. This hybrid role involves overseeing video publishing across social platforms and contributing to content strategies. Ideal candidates will have a background in social media management and a track record of increasing viewership through data-driven decisions. Competitive salary and benefits are offered to support professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Retirement savings with matching pension

25 days holiday plus additional after tenure

Giving back day

Enhanced family leave policies

Private Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social channels, preferably YouTube.
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms and trends.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule video content on social platforms.
• Develop content plans collaboratively with senior team members.
• Monitor and analyze video performance metrics.

Skills

Social media management

Data-driven decision making

Content strategy development

Video asset development

Analytics usage

Job description

Social & Community Channel Manager (All Out Football)

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Home & Hub - London
• Division: Editorial
• Salary Currency: GBP Sterling
• Department: Content Hub

We are seeking a Social & Community Channel Manager to join the Reach Studio team, overseeing channel management and video publishing across social platforms for Reach’s new brand, All Out Football.

This role involves contributing to the creative direction, defining the tone of the channel, and managing content strategies with a focus on data and engaging thumbnails.

Reach Studio, launched last year, combines editorial and commercial talent, producing multimedia content for audiences and advertising partners. Our team includes video producers, videographers, editors, designers, and strategists. We have launched various content including podcasts, social media channels, and exclusive interviews.

This is a hybrid position based at our Canary Wharf office, requiring presence three days a week, with flexibility for major events.

Your responsibilities include managing and scheduling video content on social and YouTube, developing content plans with senior team members, creating thumbnails, writing headlines, descriptions, and tags to maximize reach, and monitoring video performance. You will oversee YouTube management tasks such as playlists, copyright issues, community management, and brand consistency.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in managing social channels, especially YouTube, with a track record of growing viewership and revenue through data-driven decisions. Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and video asset development is essential. Experience with social media management for brands or creators, along with excellent writing and communication skills, is required.

You should be skilled in using analytics to inform content strategies and collaborate effectively with teams like Design, Editorial, and Strategy.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including:

• Retirement savings with a matching pension scheme up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday, with additional days after 3, 5, and 10 years, plus a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day to support a cause
• Enhanced family leave policies after six months
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan
• Recognition as a top 50 inclusive employer with diversity initiatives
• Wellbeing support including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development opportunities and training programs

Reach plc is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, circumstances, and identities.