SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Sport · Shoreditch, London ·

Based in the heart of Shoreditch, we are a multi-platform production company, social media agency, and digital media network looking for a Social Media Manager to support the operation of the J.League’s international social media handles (in English). The J.League is Japan’s premier football league, renowned for its passionate fan culture and elite talent. The Social Media Manager will be at the heart of driving the international growth of an exciting, fast-growing, and globally recognised sports brand.

Focusing on English-speaking markets – the USA, Australia, UK and wider Europe – your main focus will be to lead the day-to-day content output and ideation across its core channels, Instagram, Facebook and X. Working closely with the strategy and insights function, the Social Media Manager will produce social-first, best-in-class storytelling around the league, its players, and teams; you’ll also be responsible for briefing editors and designers to produce best in class content.

The successful candidate will have previous experience and skills in content ideation, planning, stakeholder management and community engagement, as well as demonstrable work in social media across European football, which is integral to the role. Passion for and knowledge of the J.League, its teams, and its players is highly desirable. Weekend and out-of-hours work will be needed in line with the J.League fixture list.

PERKS OF THE JOB

We are proud to be an award winning, B Corp Certified workplace with employee wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We offer hybrid and flexi‑time working, mental health and wellbeing programmes, enhanced gender neutral parental leave, interest‑free financial support and a digital nomad policy that allows you to work from abroad in two one‑week blocks a year. Plus all the usuals such as pension contributions, annual leave and office perks like free lunches, socials and health treatments.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Content Strategy & Ideation: Lead the day‑to‑day creation and planning of social‑first, best‑in‑class storytelling tailored for English‑speaking markets.
• Channel Management: Oversee the daily content output, scheduling and formatting across the J.League’s core international channels: Instagram, Facebook and X.
• Briefing & Collaboration: Brief and collaborate with video editors and graphic designers to produce high‑quality, engaging visual assets.
• Insights: Work closely with the strategy and insights team to analyse performance data and refine content based on algorithmic nuances and platform trends.
• Community Management: Drive international fan growth and engagement by actively managing and interacting with the J.League's global English‑speaking community.
• Matchday Coverage: Execute live coverage, real‑time updates and reactive content during game days.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships and smooth communication loops between Little Dot Sport, the J.League, and other key stakeholders.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all international output accurately reflects and elevates the J.League's identity.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of emerging digital trends, platform updates and content formats to keep the league's international channels competitive and innovative.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Deep understanding of content formats and algorithmic nuances across those platforms is essential.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram) more broadly.
• Strong evidence of creating and publishing engaging, entertaining and informative content.
• A genuine passion for football is a must, but specific knowledge of the J‑League, its teams and players is a huge plus.
• Ability to use Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop to an intermediate standard (while knowledge of After Effects is beneficial, it’s not essential).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Awareness of what a live football cycle (matchdays) looks like.
• Ability to manage a large digital community, responding to conversations and producing reactive content where appropriate.

WE ARE COMMITTED

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace at Little Dot that reflects our diverse digital audiences and communities we work and live in. We are committed to ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and we strive to create an environment where differences are celebrated, and everyone has equal opportunity to thrive.