Sportskeeda
Website:
sportskeeda.com
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About US
Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan
Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.
Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).
ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.
SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.
Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.
The Opportunity
Experience: 1-2 years
Role: Contract
Sportskeeda is looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager who lives and breathes combat sports! If you follow the latest happenings in MMA, UFC, boxing, and the world of combat sports, understand what gets fans talking, and know how to turn trending moments into engaging social content, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow Sportskeeda's social media presence across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- Develop and execute social media strategies tailored to MMA and combat sports audiences.
- Create, curate, and publish engaging content around fights, fighter rivalries, breaking news, press conferences, weigh-ins, and major combat sports events.
- Monitor real-time developments and trending conversations to capitalize on timely content opportunities.
- Develop creative content formats, engagement posts, polls, quizzes that resonate with fans.
- Ensure timely and accurate coverage of major MMA and combat sports events.
- Write compelling captions, headlines, and copy that drive audience engagement and encourage conversations.
- Collaborate with editorial, design, and video teams to develop original content and execute campaigns.
- Track social media performance, analyze engagement metrics, and identify opportunities to improve reach, engagement, and audience growth.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends, competitor strategies, and evolving platform features to keep content fresh and relevant.
Requirements
- Strong command of English, with excellent writing and communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of MMA, UFC, boxing, and other combat sports.
- Up to date with the latest fights, fighter rivalries, match announcements, results, and industry developments.
- A strong understanding of combat sports fans, online communities, and social media trends.
- Proven experience managing social media accounts, preferably in sports or entertainment.
- Familiarity with Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, X, and other major social platforms.
- Strong creative writing skills, with the ability to craft engaging captions, headlines, and social-first content.
- Basic knowledge of photo and video editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
- Ability to identify viral moments, react quickly to breaking news, and create content around real-time trends.
- Understanding of social media analytics and the ability to use performance metrics to improve engagement and growth.
- A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Remote working opportunity.
- Work with a collaborative, growth-oriented team.
- Opportunity to build and execute social media strategies for a leading digital sports media brand.
- Creative freedom to experiment with new content formats and audience engagement strategies.
- Be part of a team delivering content to passionate combat sports fans worldwide.
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