#TeamProDirect is built on passion for sport, product and service, our team has worked relentlessly over the past 30 years to ensure we connect athlete’s world-wide with the best choice of products.
We made it our mission to engage with and awaken the passion within our customer; we thrive to produce the best possible experience and want them to love sport and product as much as we do.
We are a hard-hitting and lively team of professionals, dedicated to changing the world of online sports retail.
Role overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media & Digital Content Editor.
This role is responsible for creating and delivering engaging content to support Pro:Direct content channels, producing high-quality written and visual content to tight deadlines. The role holder 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 you get:
* 210 hours (28 days) of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
* 22.5 hours (3 days) paid sickness.
* Workplace pension through Royal London.
* Staff discount of 30% (Pro:Direct) and 50% (Do Clothing).
* Seasonal shut down 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) 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.
What we look for in our team
* To add cultural and professional value to the team.
* Be 100% yourself; we are genuine and love what we do.
* Passion…without it we would not be where we are today.
* A true team player; we work and play hard together.
* A true desire to deliver outstanding customer-focused solutions.
What we need you to do
* 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 in a timely manner.
* Be flexible and work to agreed rota to provide content support for key events, races, and product launches.
* Be prepared to present on 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.
* Apply 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
* Possesses 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 of 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.
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