Social Media Editor - Sports

Pubitygroup; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media publisher is seeking a Social Media Editor to enhance the voice of its sports brands, WarmUp and FootballNewz. This hybrid role involves content creation for platforms like Instagram and TikTok, managing live events, and collaborating with various teams to ensure engaging and timely delivery of sports content. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in social media and a strong passion for sports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in social media content.
• Ability to manage multiple live stories.
• Collaboration skills with different teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily content publishing across sports pages.
• Lead coverage for live football matches and events.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to optimize content.

Skills

Social media content creation

Strong instincts for performance on Instagram and TikTok

Organised and responsive under pressure

Competence with Adobe tools

Passion for sports

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe tools

Monday.com

Job description

Overview

Social Media Editor – WarmUp & Football.Newz

Social & Content

Location: London (Hybrid)

Team: Social & Content

We’re looking for a Social Media Editor to help shape and drive the voice of Pubity’s sportsbrands, WarmUp and FootballNewz. This is a fast-paced role for someone who lives and breathes sport, thrives in a live environment, and knows how to turn the biggest moments from the pitch (and beyond) into content that travels.

You’ll be central to the way our sports brands show up across Instagram, TikTok and beyond. From reactive content creation during live matches to highly sharable carousels focused on sport culture, you’ll collaborate with the wider social team to ensure our pages are the authority in the sports space.

This is a role for someone who doesn’t just post content, but helps set the pace of the conversation making sure our pages remain essential destinations for fans, seven days a week.

Core Responsibilities

Daily Content

• Own the publishing of reels per day across our sports pages, sourcing from both team submissions and your own finds.
• Own the posting of static graphics and carousels whilst ensuring the creative is sharp, accurate, and on-brand.
• Update and maintain content trackers and performance sheets to keep output organised and accountable.

Game & Event Coverage

• Lead on covering live football matches, key transfers, and major sporting events.
• Spot and surface trending moments during games, from viral fan clips to standout player highlights.

Video & Format Development

• Oversee the rollout of a new ownable and repeatable video format on WarmUp in the lead up to the World Cup 2026.
• Work closely with the Head Of Social and Social Operations Lead on futureproofing said video format for future tentpole events for continuous posting.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate across the wider Pubity Network on crossover opportunities, sports-related PR asks and press releases.
• Work closely with the commercial team to ensure all content is published on time and optimised for the very best performance.

What You Bring

• 3+ years experience working on social media content
• Strong instincts for what performs on Instagram and TikTok.
• Organised and responsive who is able to juggle multiple live stories under pressure.
• Highly competent with Adobe tools.
• A passion for sports particularly football (soccer), NBA and NFL.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a 24/7 environment.

Bonus If You Have

• Familiarity with workflow platforms (e.g. Monday.com).
• Interest in AI tools that support sports content creation or packaging.

We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As a leading Gen-Z social publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard.