About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a Social Media Content Executive in Dubai, UAE. In this creative position, you will have the opportunity to shoot, edit, and publish engaging content that showcases our academies, programs, and events across various social media platforms. Your passion for sports will come to life as you travel to events, capture unique moments, and enhance our online presence. You will report to the Social Media Lead and collaborate with the creative and operations teams to grow our audience on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging platforms.
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What You'll Do
Content Creation and Editing
- Shoot and edit short-form video, photos, and stories live from venues and events
- Turn event footage into engaging reels, highlights, and recaps
- Develop content series such as athlete and coach profiles, behind-the-scenes features, and challenges
- Experiment with new formats and platform trends, scaling successful content
Social Media Management
- Plan, write, and publish content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and any new channels
- Build monthly content calendars aligned with events, campaigns, registration windows, and partner activations
- Manage community engagement by responding to comments and messages
- Keep profiles, bios, highlights, and links up to date
- Adhere to each brand's guidelines and tone of voice
Event Coverage
- Attend events throughout the year to capture key moments, results, and ceremonies
- Post results, highlights, and winners promptly and accurately
- Brief photographers and videographers on priority events and shot lists
- Organize all footage and photos in the asset library after each event
Partners and Reporting
- Plan, produce, and publish partner and sponsor content in accordance with agreed terms and brand guidelines
- Track partner deliverables and gather proof of delivery and performance data
- Report monthly on followers, reach, engagement, and top-performing content
- Use performance insights to refine future content
Safeguarding
- Follow safeguarding, parental consent, and child image guidelines for all content featuring young individuals
- Review consent lists and restrictions prior to publishing any images or names
Qualifications
- Degree in Marketing, Media, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field
- Valid UAE driving license (essential, as the role involves regular travel between venues and events)
Experience
- 2–3 years of social media management experience, ideally in sports, events, or youth content
- Experience capturing and editing content at live events
- A portfolio showcasing short-form video and social content that you have created
- Experience in growing and scaling social media accounts is an advantage
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficient in shooting and editing short-form video and photography using mobile tools such as CapCut
- Working knowledge of Meta Business Suite, TikTok, and platform analytics
- Strong English copywriting skills with an understanding of the specific tone required for each platform
- Ability to manage multiple brands and adapt content accordingly
- Strong understanding of sports and current content trends
Attributes
- Creative and genuinely passionate about sports
- Proactive with innovative content ideas
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple deadlines
- Comfortable with frequent travel across the UAE for event coverage
- Flexible with working hours, including early starts and weekends during busy event periods
What We Offer
- Annual flight allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Opportunities for continuing professional development
- End-of-service benefit
- Access to lifestyle discounts
