Remote Sports Marketing Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Work with leading sports organizations

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sports Marketing Specialist to drive brand awareness and engagement across digital platforms. The role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while shaping marketing strategies for sports initiatives.

You will develop and execute campaigns, manage social media, create content, and analyze performance to optimize impact. A Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of digital marketing experience, preferably in sports or entertainment.
• Experience developing and executing social media and content strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with marketing analytics tools proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies for sports events and programs.
• Manage social media, create content, and foster community engagement.
• Create marketing materials including website copy, emails, and digital ads.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide optimization insights.
• Collaborate with teams and partners to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media strategy

Content marketing

Analytics

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and results-oriented Remote Sports Marketing Specialist to drive brand awareness and engagement across digital platforms. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while shaping the marketing strategies for sports initiatives. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative campaigns that resonate with sports enthusiasts, managing social media channels, creating compelling content, and analyzing campaign performance. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your marketing expertise in the dynamic world of sports from the comfort of your home office, contributing significantly to the client's outreach and brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies to promote sports events and programs.
• Manage and grow social media presence across various platforms, creating engaging content and fostering community interaction.
• Create and oversee the production of marketing materials, including website copy, email newsletters, and digital advertisements.
• Analyze marketing campaign performance using relevant metrics and provide actionable insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure brand consistency and maximize campaign reach.
• Stay current with industry trends, digital marketing best practices, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, with a focus on the sports or entertainment industry.
• Proven success in developing and executing social media and content marketing strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with marketing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media analytics).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a creative flair for storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous budget for professional development and online courses.
• Opportunity to work with leading sports organizations and campaigns.
• Access to cutting-edge marketing tools and technologies.