Social Media Assistant (Sports)

TL;DR

Social Media Assistant (Sports Media): Managing and delivering high-quality graphics and scheduling website articles across various social channels with an accent on driving on-platform engagement and website traffic. Focus on creating bespoke visuals, reacting quickly to breaking news, and ensuring content consistency across platforms.

Location: London Bridge (minimum three days a week)

Company

talkSPORT is the world’s biggest sports radio station and a globally renowned digital publisher with a social footprint of more than 10M followers.

What you will do

• Create highly engaging graphics for social channels based on the sporting news cycle.
• Post and schedule talkSPORT.com stories, clips, and graphics across multiple social platforms.
• Write sharp, engaging headlines and captions to drive views, engagement, and conversation.
• Create and crop visuals using Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools.
• React quickly to breaking news, trending topics, and live sports moments with timely posts.
• Help monitor real-time traffic and social engagement to inform content strategy.

Requirements

• Comfortable using Photoshop and/or possessing general graphic design skills.
• Strong knowledge and passion for multiple sports, with a particular interest in Football, Boxing, and NFL.
• Experience of creating and scheduling content across various social channels.
• Understanding of what content performs well across specific platforms.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends around key sporting events.
• Able to commute into our London Bridge offices at least three times a week.

Culture & Benefits

• Casual and flexible hours based on team needs and the sporting calendar.
• Fast-paced role ideal for someone passionate about sport.