Social Media Producer

About Manchester City Football Club

Located in Manchester, this football club traces its origins back to 1880, rooted in East Manchester. It values resilience, belief, and unity, with success on the field driven by shared moments and memories among millions of fans worldwide. Known for its bravery and strong local ties paired with a global perspective, the club fosters talent development and community support, embarking on a long-term vision to build the future, "the City way." Within the Content Media team, storytelling aims to engage fans globally by producing timely, distinctive, and high-quality content that reflects the club's identity.

Role Overview

This permanent, full-time position focuses on crafting engaging social media content for Manchester City's primary platforms. Responsibilities include planning creative ideas, capturing key moments, editing content for platform requirements, and ensuring the voice remains fresh and consistent. Daily tasks involve supporting live match coverage, producing compelling copy, creating short-form videos and photos, and adapting to diverse audience preferences. Performance monitoring and trend analysis are essential to guide content creation. Collaboration across content departments and stakeholders is crucial to deliver content aligned with editorial standards and broader brand and commercial strategies.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in creating, editing, and posting across major social media platforms.
• Proficiency in writing clear, audience-tailored social media copy.
• Skills in video and photo editing, especially short-form and vertical formats.
• Ability to utilize social analytics for performance evaluation and content planning.
• Strong editorial judgement with attention to media law and publishing standards.
• Good knowledge of football culture and capability to support live, real-time publishing collaboratively.

Employee Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus birthday off.
• Private healthcare and dental coverage.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch for Manchester staff.
• Access to sports and leisure clubs.
• Additional perks including cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving programmes, discounted match tickets, savings at the City Store, free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and various retail and lifestyle offers.

Additional Information

Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds; the club promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. The recruitment process includes screening of candidates, who will be contacted only if selected for interviews. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment are available on request. Employment requires proof of eligibility to work in the UK and successful completion of DBS checks, with the level depending on job responsibilities. All official communications come from the club's verified email addresses.