Handle Recruitment are seeking a Junior Social Media Executive to support content creation, drive channel growth, and assist with on-site media delivery at live events for a rapidly growing sports media company.

Essex | 5 days a week in office
£30,000 to £35,000 based on experience
This role will include out of hours and weekend work

Responsibilities

• Daily management and posting across our clients social channels.
• Creation of short-form video, reels, TikToks, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Assisting in live coverage of WNT event, including photography, video capture, and graphic support.
• Monitoring analytics, reporting on channel performance, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Supporting sponsor activations and digital deliverables.
• Assisting with marketing on socials to drive ticket sales.
• Management of CEO social channels as an arm of the WNT/Multi Sport promotional platforms.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience managing or creating content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook).
• Strong understanding of social media trends, algorithms, and best practices for sports content.
• Proficiency in short-form video creation and editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut, or similar).
• Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, or similar).
• Excellent written communication, with the ability to write engaging, on-brand captions and copy.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel internationally and work unsociable hours during live events.
• Basic understanding of marketing across social media and the tools within them.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience working in live sports, entertainment, or events industries.
• Knowledge of pool, snooker, or other cue sports.
• Experience using social media analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, TikTok Analytics, YouTube Studio, etc.).
• Understanding of influencer and community engagement strategies.
• Previous involvement in sponsor activation or branded content creation.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about sports and storytelling.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Proactive, adaptable, and a team player.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.

If you feel you have the right skill set and experience, apply below today to proceed your application for review.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.