Job Description

Hours:

37.5 per week - Thursday to Monday

Job Purpose

The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for all Live, Studio and Podcasts on all Greyhound Racing UK social media platforms. We are looking for a self-starter who is able to hit the ground running and work to their own initiative.

The position is home based with regular travel for team meetings and greyhound events. Full support for working from home will be provided including provision of equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for a greyhound racing enthusiast to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a positive difference to promote greyhound racing and homing.

About us

Greyhound Racing UK is a new company which has enveloped the Greyhound Star and is leading the way when it comes to pushing greyhound racing forward. We're truly passionate about greyhound welfare and improving the sport's image.

You'll find us to be a company that's focused on being an employer of choice where people thrive, and your voice is truly heard. We are a Living Wage, Hours and Pension Accredited Employer and Disability Confident Committed. We empower our colleagues to do great work by investing in learning, personal development, and technology.

Principal accountabilities and responsibilities

:

To take responsibility of engagement in social media, identifying what is popular and using trends for future posts. Producing content for all Live, Studio and Podcasts on all Greyhound Racing UK social media platforms including, but not limited to TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and X. Going to the Live Greyhound events to take social media footage, including clipping up short interviews. Cut the races, Podcast, Greyhound News tips 'best bits' to create micro social content for all media ensuring it is captioned and follows brand guidelines Organising content output at strategic times for maximum audience engagement. Arranging replays to post Diary management of guests on the studio, Podcast and Live shows Suggest ideas for potential questions Helping the Editorial Team writing stories and following up potential news leads. Creating and posting social media clips from footage sent from the Partnerships or Editorial Team Assisting with the Marketing Team if required

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in posting for Greyhound racing is a must Must have own transport as you will be required to attend various locations Able to think creatively to engage audiences Basic knowledge of content marketing principles Familiarity with social media marketing and community management Proficiency with common marketing tools and platforms Ability to think creatively to add value to ideas or solve problems Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.) Passion for detail and timely delivery

What we offer in return

Hybrid role with all equipment provided Up to 10% Performance Bonus 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a day off for your birthday Holiday Purchase Scheme Generous Pension Scheme (9% employer contribution) Death in Service Financial Advice Service Health Cash Plan EAP Staff Away Days Flu vaccinations Paid Sickness (up to 3 months) A paid day off to volunteer to provide charitable services Paid professional subscriptions and training opportunities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Every weekend Monday to Friday
Experience:

Greyhound Racing Social Media: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Towcester NN12 6LB