Role overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media & Content Design Lead, specializing in Soccer.
This role is responsible for creating and delivering engaging content to support all Pro:Direct Soccer content channels, producing high quality written and visual content to tight deadlines. The role holder will be a channel expert across key social channels, focusing on community growth/management. The successful applicant will be proactively exploring new content platforms and opportunities, demonstrating the ability to create graphic design-led posts for the Pro:Direct Soccer social channels. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards and delivering key campaigns to tight deadlines. This role is ideal for someone starting their design career with a strong passion in social media.
What we need you to do as a Social Media & Content Design Lead:
*Participate in the development and delivery of the content strategy which integrates social media, blogs, eCommerce marketing
*Create exciting daily content to engage, grow and inspire our audience.
*Demonstrate a clear understanding the different roles that content plays on different channels
*Manage and deliver the shared social calendar to support the growth of key social channels.
*Liaise closely with the Producers and wider Production Teams (Photography, Film etc) to ensure appropriate campaign content is deployed correctly and in a timely manner.
*Be flexible and work to agreed rota to provide content support for key events, games and product launches.
*Use insights to recommend new ideas to the Head of Content and suggesting innovative ways to interact with consumers and subsequently contribute to successful audience growth.
*Applies Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), where applicable.
*Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of all relevant products/sports/events and trends.
Your skills as a Social Media & Content Design Lead:
*0–2 years of experience in a design-related role (internships or freelance welcome).
*Possesses meticulous attention to detail and has an in-depth working knowledge of grammar, punctuation, syntax, tone etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential.
*Computing competence (use of MS Office, internet, email etc)
*Previous employment in a copywriting position (or similar role) and experience of proofing text in a fast-paced commercial environment.
*A basic working knowledge of sporting goods, e-Commerce and SEO.
*Naturally creative with an ability to think conceptually.
What we look for in our team:
*To add cultural and professional value to the team.
*Be 100% yourself – we are genuine and love what we do.
*Passion … without it we would not be where we are today.
*A true team player – we work hard and play hard together.
*We don’t have time for lone wolves – we build everything together.
*A true desire to deliver outstanding customer-focused solutions.
What you get:
*210 hours (28 days) of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
*22.5 hours (3 days) paid sickness.
*Workplace pension through Royal London.
*Staff discount of 30% (Pro:Direct) and 50% (Do Clothing).
*Seasonal shut down over the Christmas period with a gifted day of leave.
*Discounted Gym Membership through Premier Gym, Newton Abbot.
*National Gym discounts are available through Hussle and Nuffield Health.
*Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for staff & family members.
*Annual Pay Reviews and Appraisals.
*’Refer a friend’ policy, with bonus rewards for successful referrals.
*Free Annual Flu Jabs.
*Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme for staff with over 5 years length-of-service.
*Casual work attire.
*PDS has a vibrant & passionate culture.
*Based in the heart of Devon, we have rolling green hills, sandy beaches, and mysterious moorlands - as far as locations go you can’t beat the Southwest.
A little bit about us:
#TeamProDirect is built on a passion for sport, product, and service. Our team has worked relentlessly over the past 30 years to ensure we connect athletes worldwide with the best choice of products. We make it our mission to engage with and awaken the passion within our customers; we strive to produce the best possible experience and want them to love sport and sport products as much as we do. We are a hard-hitting and lively band of professionals, dedicated to change the world of online sports retail.