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Head of Social Media & YouTube

Location
Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, England
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market related
Sector
Digital
Reference
129168
Posted
Posted 1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE NEW ROLE

JD Sports is on the lookout for a social media leader who lives and breathes culture, creativity, and community. This is your chance to shape the voice of one of the biggest names in sports fashion and take the socials & YouTube to the next level.

What you’ll be doing:
✨ Setting and owning the strategy for all JD Sports social channels & YouTube
Growing online communities, boosting engagement, and making JD the go-to destination for youth culture
Creating scroll-stopping content and integrated campaigns with impact
Building strong partnerships with platforms like Google, Meta, TikTok and more
Reporting on performance, spotting trends, and keeping JD at the forefront of digital innovation

What you'll need:
✔️ Proven experience growing big-brand social and YouTube accounts (organic + paid)
✔️ A creative strategist who’s data-driven and commercially savvy
✔️ Someone who can lead campaigns end-to-end, from idea to impact
✔️ A natural collaborator who can bring teams and stakeholders together
✔️ A passion for staying ahead of the curve in digital, culture, and youth trends

What's in it for you:
You’ll be at the heart of a global brand, leading strategy for channels with huge reach and influence. Expect a fast-paced environment, space to create, and the chance to make a real mark on the way JD shows up in youth culture.

Sound like your next step? Please send your CV, in addition to your portfolio to ariana@forwardrole.com

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