Social Media Editor

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global sports media brand is seeking a passionate Social Media Editor to enhance audience engagement across platforms. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in social media management, crafting compelling content, and community engagement. This role demands a strategic mindset and creativity, especially during major sporting events, offering a unique opportunity to shape a vibrant online presence for a leading brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social media or digital content roles.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an engaging, platform-specific content calendar.
• Monitor brand sentiment and foster a strong online community.
• Track performance metrics and make data-led decisions for strategy.

Skills

Communication

Copywriting

Basic video editing

Social media trends

Community Management

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Social Media Editor – Icons SeriesJob Description

About Icons Series:

Icons Series is an innovative global sports media brand that brings together world-class athletes from football, golf, rugby, cricket, and more to compete in a high-energy, fan-first team matchplay golf format at world-class destinations. With stars like Luis Figo, Ben Roethlisberger, Pep Guardiola, Michael Phelps, Sergio Garcia and Canelo Álvarez, Icons blends elite sport, celebrity culture, and viral storytelling to create unforgettable moments on and off the course.

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Editor to engage and grow our global audience across platforms. The ideal candidate lives and breathes sport on social media, has a journalistic or sports editorial background, knows how to craft platform-native content that resonates and drives engagement, and can lead our daily content output with energy, precision, and strategic flair.

Key ResponsibilitiesContent Creation & Management

• Develop, own and execute an engaging, platform-specific content calendar.
• Evolve the distinct editorial social tone of the brand
• Create compelling text, image, and video content that reflects the Icons brand voice.
• Collaborate with the creative team to produce high-impact visuals and reels.
• Curate relevant content from players, partners, and trending sports media.
• Deliver against clear KPIs including engagement, reach, and follower growth.
• Frame content in a way that fits the brand’s tone and audience development & engagement.
• Ideate, develop and deliver multi-platform social content that feels consistently “on-brand” for Icons.

Community Management

• Actively engage with followers: reply to comments, DMs, and mentions.
• Foster a strong and positive online community around the Icons brand.
• Use best practices to grow the audience across each platform.
• Monitor brand sentiment, flag issues, and help manage potential crises.

Platform Oversight

• Manage and optimise performance on:
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube
• Twitter/X
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Analytics & Optimisation

• Track performance and deliver regular reports on reach, engagement, and audience growth.
• Stay up to date with platform trends, algorithm updates, and best practices.
• Make data-led decisions to evolve strategy and improve results.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in social media or digital content roles.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and creator tools.
• Skilled communicator and sharp copywriter.
• Basic video editing skills (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere) preferred.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working fast.
• Experience working with talent, athletes, or high-profile brands is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during event weeks.
• Awareness of content rights and usage restrictions across platforms.
• A passion for sport and a strong understanding of sports culture online.
• Knowledge of golf and golfing culture preferred

Details

• Experience: 5+ years
• Salary/Rate: Commensurate with experience
• Working Days: 5 days/week (including weekends during sporting events)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Remote / TBC.