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Manchester United

Aug 16

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • Proven experience of creating highly-engaging, educational and entertaining video content for short, mid and long form platform purposes.
  • A drive to create flagship content formats and series that have value to various stakeholders and meet departmental and club-wide KPIs.
  • An appetite for analysing content publication performance and evolving production to improve key performance metrics.
  • Intricate understanding of platform functionality, including subsidiary pages where applicable, and how to optimise content performance.
  • An obsessive knowledge of football, Manchester United and an empathy with local and global fans, remaining sensitive to real-time sentiment.
  • Strong imaginative and creative flair with an experienced understanding of Adobe suite including Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Lightroom.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet ever-changing deadlines.
  • Managing a production schedule and delegating activity to other team members.
  • An ability to adapt swiftly to different platforms and evolve content for new features.
  • Flexibility to work late weekday hours and willingness to contribute on weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualising, developing, executing and analysing innovative content ideas that resonate with the club’s diverse global fanbase.
  • Tailoring video content for all specific platform formats, such as Stories, News Feed and Widescreen to optimise video viewership.
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, including players and coaching staff, to ensure highest standards of production are achieved.
  • Fostering a positive and creative work environment, motivating and empowering the team to consistently deliver exceptional video content.
  • Collaborating with the Social Media Strategy Manager to fulfil daily social schedules and deliver global social media campaigns: partner activations, platform launches and ‘hero’ moments.
  • Managing the social team video production schedule and distribution plan, through delegating activity to team members, to ensure deadlines are achieved.
  • Communicating video preferences and best practices to internal stakeholders (marketing, ecommerce) and educating external stakeholders (partners) for maximum video viewership.
  • Monitoring social media trends, virals and formats from across the social media landscape to inspire our own ideas and bespoke formats.
  • Driving new platform follower growth through short-form video content across emerging channels, such as TikTok, Reels, Shorts, Stories, Snapchat and Discord.
  • Championing best-in-class social media practices and standards are upheld as inspiration for social team members, inclusive of full-time and freelance staff.

FAQs

What is the location for the Social Media Content Creator job?

The job is located in Old Trafford, Manchester.

What is the main purpose of the Social Media Content Creator role?

The main purpose is to create high-quality football content that engages, educates, and entertains Manchester United's global fanbase.

Who will the Social Media Content Creator work closely with?

The Social Media Content Creator will work closely with the Social Strategy Manager.

What kind of content will the Social Media Content Creator be responsible for?

The creator will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, executing, and analyzing innovative video content tailored for various platforms.

What is the deadline for application submission?

The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, 29th August 2024.

Is previous experience in video content creation necessary for this role?

Yes, proven experience in creating highly-engaging video content for various platform purposes is required.

What software skills are needed for this position?

An experienced understanding of the Adobe suite, including Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom, is required.

Are there any specific hours required for this position?

Yes, flexibility to work late weekday hours and a willingness to contribute on weekends is needed.

Is there a requirement for background checks?

Yes, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level is required for this position.

What is Manchester United’s policy on diversity and inclusion?

Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, ensuring equal opportunities to all applicants and employees.

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Manchester United

Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1878
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular spectator sports on Earth. Through our 135-year heritage we have won 61 trophies, enabling us to develop the world’s leading sports brand and a global community of 1.1 billion followers. Our large, passionate community provides Manchester United with a worldwide platform to generate significant revenue from multiple sources, including sponsorship, merchandising, product licensing, new media & mobile, broadcasting and match day.

Culture & Values

  • Play To Win

    We nurture the development of all our talent.

  • Unity & Inclusion

    We promise to champion diversity and to use our influence to promote equality for all.

  • Heritage & Innovation

    We stand on the shoulders of giants, continuing their legacy by driving the club, and football, ever onwards.

  • Entertainment & Inspiration

    We constantly seek innovative and better ways of engaging and entertaining our fans, giving them what they want and bringing them closer to the club they love.

  • Highest Standards

    We are driven by a culture of excellence, striving to set the benchmarks in sport and business.

  • Hard Work & Resilience

    We understand the expectations of Manchester United and work hard to exceed them.

Benefits

  • Pension Scheme

  • Life Assurance

  • Car Parking

  • Bonus Schemes

  • Hybrid Working Environment

  • Flexible Working

  • Healthcare

  • Purchasing Additional Holiday

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