Israel – Premier Tech is searching for a Social Media and Communications Coordinator to oversee the team’s day-to-day social media and fan engagement for the 2023 season.

  • Position: Social Media and Communications Coordinator
  • Location: Europe/UK (Primarily working from home with some travel required)
  • Employment Status: Full time, commencing January 1, 2023 (potential to start earlier)

Position overview

As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Social Media and Communications Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team’s social media with the primary objectives of driving community engagement and telling Israel – Premier Tech’s story to a global audience. Working as part of a small communications team, this role is integral to IPT’s broader communications strategy.

Responsibilities

Digital communications:

  • Coordinate the day-to-day digital channels (planning, posting content, responding to fan enquiries, engage with the team’s riders and sponsors) for IPT’s teams, in cooperation with the team’s other media personnel. Channels include: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
  • Content creation planning, conception, and execution.
  • Live race reporting on IPT’s channels to assist the team’s onsite press officer and coordinate race coverage when no press officer is onsite.
  • Assist with the management of IPT’s website: Uploading news articles, management of photo databases, updating rider profiles and race calendars.
  • Monthly reporting of IPT’s digital channels and fan engagement.
  • Regular market research of digital / communications trends in order to contribute creative ideas to engage and increase IPT’s global fanbase.

Written Communications:

  • Contribute to the creation of day-to-day press releases and web articles including; race previews and reports, team and rider announcements, blog articles, and sponsor communications.
  • Assist with the creation of fan newsletters and other communications.

General:

  • Assist with the management of media, fan, and sponsor databases.

Job Requirements

Essential:

  • 2+ years in a similar role.
  • European or UK based: This is primarily a work from home position with an understanding the role will require some domestic and international travel throughout the season.
  • Fluency in English (Other languages desirable).
  • Tertiary degree in Communications/Media or significant experience in the industry
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding and passion for news and storytelling.
  • A comprehensive understanding of social media trends.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Studio and WordPress.
  • Personal attributes:
    • Flexible: This role requires irregular hours and weekend work which requires team members to be available outside of regular working hours.
    • Independent: This role requires autonomous work from home.
    • Hard working: Candidates must be motivated and have strong attention to detail.
    • Passionate: Candidates must be passionate about sport, particularly, cycling and have a passion for communications.
    • Creative: Candidates should have a strong sense of social media trends and always be at the forefront of new developments and ideas.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a press officer role
  • Photo and videography skills

To apply

Please email Phoebe Haymes, Head of Marketing and Communications, at [email protected] with:

  • Your CV
  • A Cover letter: Who are you? Why do you want to work for IPT? What are your salary expectations?
  • A minimum of 3 examples of previous social media campaigns you have managed

Applications close Friday, October 14, 2022 at 17:00 CEST.