About the job

Job Title: Social & Digital Lead
Department: Digital & Content
Location: Kew, London (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Salary: Based on experience
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

This role will lead a multi-disciplinary team across video, graphics, and social content, with a focus on delivering high-quality, engaging material for a major Rugby Union property. The successful candidate will act as the client-facing lead, ensuring Whisper’s social media output is strategic, creative, and reflective of the sport’s tone of voice.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team producing content across all social platforms (including YouTube) for a high-profile Rugby Union property.
Oversee creative, planning, scheduling, and delivery of digital and social assets.
Act as a key point of contact between Whisper and the client’s digital/marketing teams.
Drive innovation in digital content, staying ahead of trends in social media.
Manage budgets, freelance staff, rotas, and long-term planning.
Deliver strategic content plans for major tournaments and events.
Support branded/sponsor content creation from pitch to execution.
Develop new digital products and expand Whisper’s digital footprint.

Candidate Profile:

Proven leadership in digital content or channel management, ideally in Rugby Union.
Extensive knowledge of English Rugby Union, its audience, and digital culture.
Track record of delivering compelling video and social content.
Strong understanding of platform-specific content formats and performance analytics.
Experience working in close partnership with clients and internal teams.
Strong creative instincts and ability to foster a collaborative, high-performance team.

Desirable:

Experience in digital product launches or branded/sponsor content.
Background in live sports environments or content for major tournaments.

ABOUT WHISPER:

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sport, unscripted, and branded entertainment. With a team of 270+ across the UK and beyond, Whisper produces content for Formula One, UEFA, The Paralympics, and more. Whisper is co-owned by Sony Pictures Television, a BAFTA winner, and seven-time Broadcast “Best Places to Work” honouree.

WORKING STRUCTURE:

5-day week: 4 days in-office, 1 day WFH
Flexitime available, subject to production needs
Lieu days provided for additional working days

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