Full-Time

Social Media Associate

London

Posted on 8/12/2024

The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

501-1,000 employees

Digital sports news and analysis platform

Compensation Overview

$25k - $35k/yr

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Hybrid role based out of London office with flexible working arrangements.

Category
Social Media Management
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Strategy
Social Media
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 1 to 3 years experience in social media, digital marketing, or similar.
  • Creativity to engage a passionate audience of sports fans.
  • A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Required: demonstrable interest and working knowledge of major sports, with particular focus on Premier League, European football & US sports (NFL, NBA, MLB & NHL).
  • Required: demonstrated platform fluency on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram & Facebook in business/professional applications, plus adaptability to onboard new platforms.
  • Required: experience managing multiple social channels.
  • Required: strong writing skills with a keen eye for detail, grammar & punctuation.
  • Required: excellent communicator and collaborator.
  • Required: flexibility in terms of schedule (regular weekends, evenings, holidays).
  • Required: ability to work in a fast-paced news environment, processing relevant information from multiple departments.
  • Required: ability to understand cross-department goals and achieve buy-in through influence, setting coverage plans on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly timeline.
Responsibilities
  • Execute basic functions of social strategy, which include: curation of social, distribution of articles, podcasts, live blogs, and video to relevant platforms on an ongoing basis.
  • Execute day-to-day social strategy which includes covering breaking news, major moments and live games on a variety of platforms.
  • Work with editors to develop copy and visual assets to amplify top content (stories, videos, podcasts).
  • Work closely with the US social team to ensure comprehensive coverage across all accounts and platforms.
  • Identify and surface trending storylines to our newsroom.
  • Use templates to produce creative assets (design, video) for social platforms that fit within our brand guidelines.
  • Assist in gathering insights and learnings through ongoing social testing and tracking, analysing what’s working and what’s not to enable us to continually develop and improve our output.
The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

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The Athletic is a digital media company that specializes in providing detailed sports news, stories, scores, schedules, and podcasts for sports enthusiasts. Its product offers in-depth coverage of various sports, including major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, as well as international sports such as Formula One and soccer. Users can access premium content through a subscription model, which allows them to stay informed with breaking news and insightful analysis from top-tier writers. Unlike many competitors that rely heavily on advertising, The Athletic focuses on quality journalism funded directly by its subscribers, ensuring a steady income stream to support exclusive content. The company's goal is to deliver comprehensive sports coverage that meets the demands of passionate fans who seek more than just basic updates.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$689.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in women's sports boosts The Athletic's market potential.
  • Hiring high-profile journalists strengthens The Athletic's editorial team.
  • New podcast series diversify content offerings, engaging broader audiences.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from free sports content providers threatens The Athletic's subscription model.
  • Reliance on high-profile journalists poses risks if negotiations fail.
  • Social media platforms offering free updates challenge The Athletic's premium content focus.

What makes The Athletic Media Company unique

  • The Athletic offers in-depth sports coverage from top-tier writers.
  • It operates on a subscription model, focusing on quality over quantity.
  • The company provides exclusive content not available for free elsewhere.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Short & Long Term Disability

Free Subscription

Competitive Health Care

HSA & FSA

Commuter Benefits

Company News

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FC Barcelona
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Google News
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