Social Media Marketing Manager

Social Media Marketing Manager

Newcastle United

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

The role will be supporting the Head of Social in delivering social content and campaigns for retail, venue, ticketing, membership and partnership marketing for the club. You will lead on alignment with marketing managers across the club to understand priorities, take briefs and translate them into successful social media plans; as well as focusing on strategy for the future based on reporting and analysis of past activity. You will develop a season-long calendar of marketing and partnerships activity for social which can be folded seamlessly into our schedule of football content, and can mitigate clashes and risks to performance. You will be able to provide effective reporting of activity and campaigns to the team, wider marketing managers and senior stakeholders to produce strong insights.

Your impact

You will be degree educated in journalism, marketing, digital, social media, or another related subject or will have relevant experience. Extensive experience is needed working on high profile social media platforms, developing social marketing plans and campaigns in a brand environment. You will have a strong social creative background with the ability to report on social media analytics. You will have experience running paid social campaigns across Meta and TikTok either through agencies or in-house. A passion for working in the football industry would be a bonus but not essential.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.