Social Media Manager (Sports & Entertainment)

Social Media Manager (Sports & Entertainment) Elevar Media | Dubai, UAE | Full-time About Elevar Media We’re a Dubai-based marketing agency working across sport, culture and entertainment. We build content and campaigns that grow brands, athletes and fan communities in the region and beyond. The Role You’ll run day-to-day social media and content for your assigned clients, making sure everything stays on brief, on brand and on time. Your main account is a EuroLeague basketball club, so you’ll need to live and breathe the season. What You’ll Do Content & Planning Build and manage weekly and monthly content calendars and production plans Plan organic content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and other relevant platforms Spot UAE and global trends and cultural moments, and turn them into original and reactive content Coordinate social coverage for events, campaigns, activations and key moments Oversee production, quality and timely delivery Keep content delivery consistent and aligned with the club’s marketing strategy and seasonal objectives Client & Stakeholder Management Be the day-to-day social media lead for your clients Work with clients, influencers, event organisers and brand partners Collaborate with our creative, production and paid media teams Flag performance issues early and recommend improvements Performance Track reach, engagement, shares, likes and follower growth Deliver weekly performance reports with clear insights and recommendations Monitor paid media performance and KPIs where applicable Sports & Culture Follow UAE and global trends, formats, audio, competitors and industry developments Stay current on the club’s EuroLeague campaign: results, signings, storylines and season developments Research athlete branding, fandom growth and sports content opportunities, and proactively pitch ideas What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Business or a related field 2–5 years’ experience in social media, digital marketing, content or account management A genuine passion for sports, with a strong grasp of fan culture and sports content (experience in sports or entertainment is a plus) Strong knowledge of social platforms, content formats and digital trends Proficiency in social media management and analytics tools (Meta Business Suite and paid media experience are an advantage) Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear recommendations Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills A creative, proactive, adaptable and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities UAE market knowledge and cultural awareness (preferred) What We Offer Opportunity to work with a creative and dynamic team Room for professional growth and skill development Work on high-profile sports and entertainment accounts How to Apply Send your CV and a portfolio to [redacted email] Show more Show less