Social Creative Lead

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports brand sector seeks a Social Creative Lead to shape their social media strategy. The role includes managing content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, developing creative campaigns, and collaborating with influencers to build audience engagement. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and travel, making it ideal for a creative individual passionate about sports.

Benefits

Product discounts

Team perks

Opportunities for travel

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in social media or content creation roles.
• Strong knowledge of current trends and platform algorithms.
• Experience working with influencers.

Responsibilities

• Own the social creative strategy across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Develop and execute content ideas.
• Analyse performance metrics to optimise content.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Copywriting

Trend analysis

Leading creative shoots

Collaboration

Job description

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Social Creative Lead – Sports Brand

Location: (Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH)

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the social creative strategy and day-to-day output across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
• Develop and execute both reactive and planned content ideas
• Write standout copy that reflects a bold, energetic brand personality
• Direct content shoots and manage end-to-end production in collaboration with internal teams
• Coordinate with a growing network of influencers, athletes, and creators to produce original social content
• Plan, schedule, and publish social content in line with broader campaign goals
• Analyse performance metrics to optimise content and inform creative direction
• Develop repeatable content formats that increase engagement and build audience loyalty
• Stay tuned in to current events, especially within football/sports, and turn them into relevant content
• Travel occasionally for shoots, events, or collaborations (including international opportunities)

Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years experience in social media or content creation roles, ideally within youth culture, sport, or fashion
• Strong knowledge of current trends, platform algorithms, and emerging formats
• Experience managing or working closely with influencers and talent
• Confident leading creative shoots and working with video editors and content teams
• Excellent copywriting skills with an instinct for tone and storytelling
• Portfolio that demonstrates social-first content ideation and execution
• Proactive, self-led, and highly creative – comfortable working at pace
• Hands on content creation experience with filming/editing on phone or camera
• Bonus is you love sports!
• A collaborative, fast-paced creative environment
• The chance to shape the social content strategy of a growing brand in the sports space
• Opportunities for travel and working on-location with high-profile partners
• Supportive team with room for personal and professional development
• Product discounts and team perks.

If this sounds like you, send your CV/portfolio/social links to [emailprotected] . Please note that due to the large number of applications, I will only be able to respond to suitable candidates.

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