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Job Description

Communications and Content Lead

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Description

Sport Science Agency (SSA) is looking for a communications and content lead who can take ownership of our content marketing activities, including press and media relations. The role will include taking responsibility for social strategy, PR and content development, and ownership of social accounts across SSA and client channels.  The role will report to the directors of SSA. 

Responsibilities

Strategy

  • Develop a coordinated and integrated communications, content and social media strategy for SSA and SSA clients. 

  • Support marketing strategy development and ensure integration across communications, social and content strategy.

  • Manage external PR and Communications activity to meet the demands of SSA clients. 

Social media

  • Manage and develop SSA social channels and those of SSA clients when required. 

  • Develop a strategic plan for organic and paid social media content. 

  • Create bespoke and engaging content for use across various social media channels. 

  • Utilise analytics to ensure an insight-led approach to content across available channels. 

Content - written

  • Lead on written content development to ensure consistent tone of voice, language and messaging

  • This includes: 

    • Creating content plans for clients and SSA

    • Creating blogs for clients and SSA

    • Developing SSA case studies

    • Coordinating and leading interviews and write-ups

    • Editing research reviews for content quality and purpose

Content - other

  • Manage the process of creating video and imagery

Press Relations

  • Contribute to the creation and delivery of compelling external communications and activations to meet the demands of SSA and SSA clients 

  • This includes: 

    • Development and selling in of press releases

    • Media engagement and relations where required.

    • Support spokespeople for both reactive and proactive media opportunities.

Stakeholder management

  • Account management and reporting to clients

New business development

  • Proposal creation and input

  • Meetings (support)

  • Introductions (where appropriate)

Analysis

  • Analysis and reporting of SSA’s communications and content activities

Person Values

The values that are important at SSA are born out of our history in sport and sports performance. The values that we rate most highly are:

  • Personality - we are looking for fun, honest, friendly, helpful and thoughtful people to join the team. We expect high levels of personal integrity and the willingness to represent your views.

  • Teamwork - you should be a good team player, able to accept feedback and work to maximise strengths while minimising weaknesses.

  • Pragmatism - we pride ourselves on finding solutions for our clients’ problems. You should look for pragmatic solutions to problems using your expertise in novel ways.

  • Continual improvement - nothing is ever perfect, but we strive for perfection. Look for opportunities to improve and never make the same mistake twice. 

  • Inability to walk past a problem - we are the sort of people who don’t walk past a problem and are always looking for ways to improve.

  • Interest - being interested and interesting is key to success at SSA. We work in the incredible world of sport and work with some fantastic people. Being interested in all things sport and sport science will make this job very enjoyable.

  • Expertise - we are looking for smart people with an area of expertise. In this case, it is content creation, strategy, and PR. You should have experience and expertise in these areas, as well as broad expertise in all things content marketing and sport. 

  • Self-starter/self-motivator - you will need to take the initiative and be willing to work both independently and as part of a team.

Company

Sport Science Agency is a unique marketing agency that helps its clients Tell Performance Stories. We use a mix of sport science expertise, insight, research and the latest in sports technology to deliver for our clients. 

Qualifications/Experience

You should have at least five years of experience in content roles within the world of sport. Experience in sport science or a sport science qualification would also be an asset but is in no way a requirement.  

Salary and benefits

The Sport Science Agency is based in Nottingham, and this role will be a full-time, hybrid position with a salary of £30k-£35k depending on experience. 

You will have flexible working and the autonomy to manage your work around your life. 

How to apply

Please apply with a CV and cover letter to info@sportscienceagency.com. 

The deadline for applications is Friday 5th January, 2024.