About

• Minute Media is a leading global sports content and technology company. We create authentic stories from diverse perspectives across our portfolio of content brands, which include Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, 90min, FanSided, Mental Floss and The Big Lead.

• We are looking for a talented and football-obsessed Social Media Manager to join Sports Illustrated FC and lead the day-to-day execution, growth and performance of our social platforms. This role sits within the social team and focuses on turning social strategy into standout, platform-first execution. It’s an opportunity for a football-obsessed social manager to help drive growth, performance and cultural relevance across SI FC’s social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute the social strategy, tone and priorities set by the Head of Social Content.
• Help to manage a freelance social team responsible for daily posting, scheduling and coverage.
• Own day-to-day publishing & community management across all Sports Illustrated FC social platforms.
• Guide the creation of visual and written assets in collaboration with design and video teams.
• Track, review and analyse performance metrics including engagement, reach, growth, and content performance and deliver regular performance reporting and insights to the Head of Social Content.
• Monitor football, sports media and social trends in real time and stay ahead of platform updates, algorithm shifts and emerging tools.
• Support planning and execution of commercial campaigns for branded content for SI FC.

• Requirements
• 3+ years of experience managing social media for a major brand, publisher or sports organisation.
• Proven experience working across social, editorial, video and commercial teams to drive consistent and high-quality output.
• Experience building new audiences on social platforms (with a focus on the US where possible) and a strong knowledge of major social platforms and best practices (Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook).
• Deep understanding of football culture, global fandom and social-first storytelling.
• Experience working with sales teams on branded/commercial social campaigns.
• Familiarity with social publishing and analytics tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite, native platform analytics) and turning data into actionable insights.
• Comfort with working evenings and weekends (when football is on!)

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company
• Career development opportunities
• London based office
• Hybrid work model
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest Free Travel Loan scheme
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Extended parental leave
• Private health and dental care
• Membership with WellHub
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Fun company events and celebrations
• Community involvement opportunities, both in-person and remote

• Not sure that you're 100% qualified but are up for the challenge? We want you to apply!
• Minute Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.