Sr. Social Media Manager - Cricket (Contract)

Engage Digital Partners; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports media firm is looking for an experienced Video Editor to create engaging cricket content. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in sports writing or social media content. The role involves developing social media ideas, writing articles, and monitoring trends, requiring creativity and strong organizational skills. Interested applicants should be willing to work flexible hours, including match days. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in the dynamic world of sports are offered.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of experience in sports writing, journalism, or social media content creation.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative social media content ideas.
• Write high-quality articles and blog posts about cricket.
• Stay updated with the latest cricket matches and trends.
• Ideate and produce content quickly and efficiently.
• Engage with the cricket community on social media.

Skills

Passion for global cricket

Exceptional writing skills

Creativity

Basic phone photography skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Job description

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About the Role

We’re looking for experienced Video Editors who brings strong creative thinking, a love for cricket, and the ability to turn ideas into visually striking content. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys ownership of projects and thrives in a fast-paced environment where sports moments’ drive quick, high-quality short and long form output.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative and engaging social media content ideas for various platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
• Write high-quality articles, features, and blog posts about cricket, ensuring they are informative, entertaining, and engaging for a global audience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cricket matches, news, trends, and events across all formats and genders.
• Ideate and produce content quickly and efficiently, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Use basic phone photography and videography skills to capture and edit content for social media.
• Monitor social media trends, analytics, and best practices to optimize content performance.

Engage with the cricket community across various social media platforms to foster a strong connection with cricket fans globally.

Qualifications & Skills

• A deep passion for and knowledge of global cricket, including men’s, women’s, and all formats (T20, ODI, Test).
• Exceptional writing skills with a strong command of the English language.
• Creative, witty, and possess the ability to generate original and engaging content ideas.
• Basic skills in shooting and editing content on a smartphone.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to cover international cricket events.
• Min 3 years of previous experience in sports writing, journalism, or social media content creation and platform management is a must.
• Basic Photoshop & premier Pro skills are also an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience managing cricket or sports-focused social media accounts, including teams, leagues, players, or sports brands.
• Basic Photoshop & premier Pro skills are also an advantage.
• Experience planning and executing match-day content, live coverage, and real-time engagement.

What you’ll get

Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract the best and brightest in the industry, we offer an opportunity to work for so of biggest clients In the world of Sports.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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