Social Media Manager

Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate coverage across sport-specific priority handles and the @DAZN handle
Own the programming strategy for the social team, ensuring creators are scheduled effectively across key events, fights, and matchdays
Program the @DAZN handle to amplify major moments and stories across DAZN’s rights portfolio
Ensure the team can flex across sports depending on the calendar, priorities, and live moments
Act as an editorial decision-maker during live events, ensuring fast, accurate, and platform-native publishing
Create content yourself — filming, editing, posting, and clipping live feeds
Work closely with sport-specific social leads, Editorial, Creative, Marketing, and Production teams
Use performance insights to optimise coverage plans, internal creator deployment, and content mix
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Proven experience leading social teams within sports or media environments
Strong multi-sport editorial knowledge across major sports
Experience managing internal content creators and scheduling coverage across multiple simultaneous priorities
Clear understanding of how sport-specific social handles and generalist brand handles work together
Confidence creating end-to-end social content alongside your team
Strong strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution
Deep understanding of social programming, live coverage, and platform dynamics
Calm, decisive leadership in fast-paced, live sports environments