Senior Social Media Manager - Global Cricket

About the Role:

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate cricket enthusiast to join our team as a Social Media Manager and Copywriter. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of all formats and genders of cricket, a keen eye for detail, and the creativity to produce engaging content for a global audience. You will be responsible for generating innovative ideas, writing compelling articles and features, and creating dynamic social media posts to capture the excitement of cricket worldwide.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute creative and engaging social media content ideas for various platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
• Write high-quality articles, features, and blog posts about cricket, ensuring they are informative, entertaining, and engaging for a global audience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cricket matches, news, trends, and events across all formats and genders.
• Ideate and produce content quickly and efficiently, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Use basic phone photography and videography skills to capture and edit content for social media.
• Monitor social media trends, analytics, and best practices to optimize content performance.
• Engage with the cricket community across various social media platforms to foster a strong connection with cricket fans globally.
• The ideal candidate should have experience working on the ground and possess the ability to create engaging and high-quality content.

Requirements :

• A deep passion for and knowledge of global cricket, including men s, women s, and all formats (T20, ODI, Test).
• Exceptional writing skills with a strong command of the English language.
• Creative, witty, and possess the ability to generate original and engaging content ideas.
• Basic skills in shooting and editing content on a smartphone.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to cover international cricket events.
• Min 4 years of previous experience in sports writing, journalism, or social media content creation and platform management is a must.
• Basic photoshop premier pro skills is also an advantage.