#CoolJob: Digital Content Producer – UFC

Digital Content Producer – UFC 

Digital media agency Seven League are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and intelligent person to join them as a Digital Content Producer on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will work solely on one of Seven League’s key clients at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) EMEA office in London.

The successful candidate for this position will have a broad range of skills and will be looking for a varied and challenging entry-level production role, proving themselves with their proactivity and supporting senior members of the Seven League team. This individual will be a motivated self-starter with a high work-rate and the ability to perform well under pressure. The role also requires flexible working, with many events taking place during the evening and at weekends, also possibly beyond the UK.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include learning and being directed in:

  • Delivering unique and engaging digital content on a number of channels
  • Writing editorial features for websites and marketing materials
  • Social media management
  • Content planning and evaluation
  • Conducting, filming and editing interviews
  • Managing a number of bespoke content management systems
  • Administrative, organisational and general tasks as required

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  • A minimum of 1 years’ experience in digital content production
  • Educated to BA degree level in journalism or similar
  • An interest in sport and a clear passion for and knowledge of mixed martial arts
  • In-depth knowledge of social media platforms
  • Demonstrable knowledge of PowerPoint and confident presentation skills
  • A solid understanding of Google Analytics, Facebook Insights social media monitoring tools
  • Excellent writing skills and good editorial judgement
  • Significant experience of content creation on a variety of digital platforms
  • The ability to edit audio/visual content with a quick turnaround
  • Basic Photoshop skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • An interest in all forms of media, with strong knowledge of social media

Desirable

  • Experience working in sport and on live sporting events
  • Design or technical skills useful
  • An interest in photography

Personal

  • An enthusiastic and outgoing personality
  • Hard-working, flexible, adaptable with a passion for live sport
  • Demonstrable ability to learn new skills
  • Active online and across a variety of social media platforms
  • Love of innovation and technology
  • The ability to perform incredibly well under pressure
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
  • Strong initiative with a ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to be flexible in approach to achieve desired outcomes
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and be prepared to travel

How to apply

Interested? Your CV and cover letter should be sent to jobs [@] sevenleague.co.uk no later than Friday 3rd October 2014.

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Daniel McLaren
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Dan is the Founder & CEO of Digital Sport. Can be found at sports industry events and heard every week on the Digital Sport Insider podcast. @DanielMcLaren

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