Social Media and Content Editor - Pro:Direct Sport Ltd : Job Details

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media & Digital Content Editor specialising in Lifestyle/Specialist Sports. Within this role, you will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging content to support Pro:Direct content channels, producing high-quality written and visual content to tight deadlines. You will be a channel expert across key social channels, focusing on community growth/management. The role will proactively explore new content platforms and opportunities, demonstrating the ability to host or generate AV, Audio or 2D content when required. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards and delivering key campaigns to tight deadlines.

What we need you to do as a Social Media and Content Editor:

• Create exciting daily content to engage, grow and inspire our audience.
• 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 on time.
• Be flexible and work to the agreed rota to provide content support for key events, races and product launches.
• Be prepared to present audio and visual content, as required, hosting guests for Q&A sessions and insight sessions.
• Use insights to recommend new ideas to the Head of Content and suggest 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 and Content Editor:

• 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 in proofing text in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• A basic working knowledge of sporting goods, e-Commerce and SEO.
• 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Educated to degree level in a Language-related subject/ or a Certificate holder in Marketing or Communications (desirable).
• Naturally creative with an ability to think conceptually.

What you get:

• 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising to 33 days with length of service.
• 3 days paid sickness.
• Workplace pension through Royal London - 3% Employer contribution to 5% Employee Contribution
• Staff discount of up to 30% (Pro:Direct) and 50% (Do Clothing).
• Seasonal shutdown 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) through AXA Health 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 changing the world of online sports retail.