Social Media Manager
Job description
We're looking for a Social Media Manager to join a growing iGaming business and take ownership of its social media presence, content strategy and online community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, commercially minded social media professional who understands how to build engagement, brand awareness and player communities in a fast-paced digital environment.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute the social media strategy across relevant platforms
- Create engaging, platform-specific content that drives reach, engagement and brand awareness
- Manage the social media calendar, campaigns and day-to-day publishing
- Develop creative concepts across static, video, reels, stories and other social formats
- Build and manage an engaged online community, responding to comments, questions and player feedback
- Monitor social conversations, trends and competitor activity within the iGaming and sports betting space
- Work closely with Marketing, CRM, Creative and Operations teams to align social activity with wider commercial campaigns
- Support promotional campaigns, launches, sporting events and key brand initiatives
- Track social media performance and use insights to continuously improve content and engagement
- Monitor and report on key metrics including reach, engagement, follower growth, traffic and conversions
- Ensure all content adheres to relevant iGaming advertising, responsible gambling and regulatory requirements
- Identify emerging social trends and opportunities to keep the brand relevant and competitive
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years' experience in social media management, ideally within iGaming, sports betting, gaming, fintech or another fast-paced digital industry
- Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each
- Proven ability to develop engaging content and grow online communities
- Strong copywriting and communication skills
- Experience creating or managing short-form video and social-first content
- Strong understanding of social media analytics and performance reporting
- Commercially minded with an understanding of how social media contributes to acquisition, engagement and retention
- Creative, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Understanding of responsible gambling and compliance requirements is highly advantageous
The Opportunity
This is a chance to take ownership of the social media function within a growing iGaming business and have a real impact on brand visibility, player engagement and community growth.
If you're a social media professional who understands digital audiences, loves creating content and knows how to make a brand stand out in a competitive iGaming market, we want to hear from you.
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Apply now by sending your CV to contact@initiateinternational.com for this Social Media Manager role. If you wish to view additional Gaming, Betting, & Gambling jobs, please click through to our job section.
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Initiate International is a distinguished specialist recruitment agency established in 2007, headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng. With a dedicated focus on building bridges between talented job seekers and leading employers, the agency excels in sectors such as Digital Marketing, IT, Finance, Property, Sales, Online Gaming, and Contact Centres. Over the years, Initiate International has successfully established itself as a frontrunner in recruitment, particularly within the iGaming and Fintech industries across the African continent. Having recently become a part of The Conexus Group, Initiate International is well-equipped to provide global recruitment services. This new alliance enhances its capabilities, allowing it to extend its reach and offer comprehensive solutions to both clients and candidates. The firm prides itself on its modern, consultative approach to recruitment, ensuring a personalized and efficient service that actively considers the culture fit needed between employer and employee. This commitment to understanding the specific requirements of businesses and the aspirations of candidates enables Initiate International to deliver outstanding recruitment outcomes.
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