Social Media Manager / Producer (Motorsport)

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Media Manager / Producer (Motorsport) to join our growing and talented team. The ideal candidate has a spark in their eye for thinking outside the box, is experienced in managing social channels – including live event coverage – for sporting teams and associated brands, loves creating outstanding social content and should be passionate and knowledgeable about racing and motorsport.

Working with clients such as the UIM Class 1 Powerboat Championship and the newly-formed Aoki Racing Team, Steve Aoki’s E1 Series outfit, you’ll be at the beating heart of the Social Media channels for two fast-emerging motorsport properties – one focusing on the elevation of a best-in-class Championship, and the other driving the growth of a new, exciting team.

AT A GLANCE:

🕑 Full-time starting early 2024, with hybrid working

😎 Mid-level (2+ years’ experience)

'08;️ Regular travel to global race locations

💰 Experienced-based salary between £25,000 - £33,000 (dependant on experience)

📍 London (2-3 office days/week) - must live in a commutable distance

📅 Reflective time in-lieu for any required weekend work when travelling to races

💹 Opportunity to join one of the fast-growing agencies in sports, entertainment and gaming

ABOUT US:

AND THE NEW is a London-based creative digital marketing agency built for brands in the world of sport, entertainment, and gaming. Having opened our doors in 2021, AND THE NEW has grown to a double- digit team who have delivered incredible campaigns with the likes of the British Basketball League, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Esports Team, Aston Villa, TECNO Mobile, Marriott Hotels and SAP, working alongside global names and brands like Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester City and Steve Aoki in the process.

Due to a number of recent business wins and existing client demands, we’re looking to bolster our growing team. That’s where you come in!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing client Social Media channels including content creation, planning, scheduling, brainstorming new creative ideas and reporting on performance.
• Copywriting and curation of Social Media posts for client channels.
• Community Management and engagement with audiences across social channels.
• Content creation, planning and brainstorming for upcoming races and non-race day activity that tell both short-term and season-long stories.
• On-location race day coverage with hands-on shooting of photography and video content, working closely with the teams and pilots.
• Shooting and editing social-first content which demonstrates an understanding and consideration for growing and engaging audiences across Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn, with a particular focus on short-form vertical video.
• Embracing and executing on the agreed tone of voice while showing a clear understanding of the nuances and required differences across channels.
• Manage all tagged and collaboration content, communicating with different teams, drivers and stakeholders and planning into the posting schedule.
• Reporting on social performance, taking learnings into future content direction.
• Proactively coming to the table with new, exciting ideas for our clients that will help them achieve their objectives across Social Media and beyond.
• Participation in regular client meetings and presenting of creative concepts.
• Work closely with our in-house Content Production Studio to write briefs for graphic design, motion animation, and wider support across video editing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Established Social Media and community management background, including proven experience in planning and executing campaigns and activity on a major brand Social Media account across multiple platforms (either rights holder, brand or agency side).
• A Social Media native who loves staying on trend and has experience in growing and engaging audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised individual who recognises the importance of structure, planning, accuracy and clear communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in the areas of written and visual content with strong editorial judgement.
• Skilled at content optimisation on all major Social Media channels.
• Ability to speak confidently in large group meetings.
• Can operate well in a time-sensitive and high-pressured environment.
• Willingness to travel to race locations and work during race weekends and/or evenings where required as per the season race calendar(s).
• Proficient on Adobe Suite alongside experience working with in-app native editing tools for social content such as CapCut.
• Experienced in working with DSLR camera equipment for both photography and videography alongside creating phone-captured content.
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent (not essential, but desirable).
• Must live a commutable distance to AND THE NEW’s London HQ.

BENEFITS AND SALARY

• Salary range: £25,000 - £33,000 (dependant on experience)
• Hybrid working model between our office in Central London and WFH
• 25 days’ paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown. Feliz Navidad!
• Day off on your birthday.
• Pension scheme.
• 2x tickets to a sports or entertainment event of your choosing per year within an allocated cost boundary (post-probation).
• £500 per year training budget to drive your personal development and continual learning in an area of your choice (post-probation).
• Rapid growth if you’re up for the challenge!