We are seeking a creative and ambitious Digital Content Manager to become an integral and valued part of our team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to lead on our digital output, working closely with the wider team and supporting on a range of exciting clients and projects from the outset.

About Run

Run Communications is a purpose-driven, sports communications agency with a passion for delivering impactful campaigns that make a measurable difference.

We work with our client partners to deliver creative and memorable communications – inspiring audiences to take action and delivering results that really matter.

We’re passionate about the power of sport in enhancing physical health, mental health and community cohesion and working with people, brands and organisations who feel the same. 

We like to do things differently to help our clients stand out. We’re proud to work with a diverse network of people, helping us to shape truly authentic and high-impact campaigns. 

Some of the brands we work with include The National Lottery, parkrun, MCC & Lord’s, World Rugby, Swim England, ‘Play Their Way’ and UK Coaching. 

Content Manager – The Role

The role of the Content Manager will be to work with alongside our account leads to plan, produce and distribute creative and original content for our clients. 

This is a hands-on role, and we are looking for someone with a creative eye and excellent practical experience to lead our content production output. The successful applicant will be crucial to helping our clients’ to meet their business objectives via creative and engaging digital content.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in video content production, but other attributes across photography, design, animation and social media management would be a bonus.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee digital content production for the agency, ensuring high quality across every client, project or workstream.
• Have your finger on the pulse of the latest digital trends and emerging media; always be looking to integrate innovative tools and channels for our different clients and projects.
• Serve as the digital lead in client-facing meetings, providing counsel on everything from digital opportunities to campaign performance.
• Work with the wider team to manage budgets, timelines, third-party vendors (e.g. design, film production) as needed.
• Delivering client KPIs - exceed client targets and expectations to ensure retention and where possible growth of client accounts
• Manage a network of freelancers to support ours and our clients’ work across the UK
• Work with the wider team to deliver Run’s marketing plan for our owned channels

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in an agency or in-house production team, with a focus on creating video content
• Skilled in the use of DSLR and cine cameras (Sony A7iv, FS5 etc)
• Excellent editing experience (advanced in Adobe Premiere Pro)
• Intermediate experience across the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects / Photoshop / Illustrator / Lightroom / Audition etc)
• Proven experience of producing and delivering successful digital content campaigns
• Strong knowledge of content production workflows and platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication — comfortable with presenting to clients and liaising with third parties, athletes and other stakeholders.
• Experience in managing budgets, freelancers, or external agencies.
• Good knowledge of social media strategies, platforms, trends, reporting and analytics
• Experience with paid social media advertising

Skills & Attributes

• Hands-on attitude: Take a leading role in digital production and lead from the front.
• A creative mindset: Able to bring ideas to life through multiple different activations.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong project management: Comfortable with multitasking, deadlines and budgets.
• Adaptive, growth-oriented, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Passionate about sport and driven to work in the industry – from grassroots to elite.

The Package

• Salary: £27,500-35,000 depending on experience
• WPA private medical insurance package
• Pension enrolment
• Company MacBook & iPhone
• Access to learning & development opportunities
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays and extra days during the Christmas break
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, with three days a week at our offices in Brighton & Hove. UK travel would be a requirement of the role.
• Great office coffee and regular staff socials!

As sport does not happen Monday-Friday, 9-5, UK travel and occasional weekend work would be a requirement of the role.

Please apply by submitting your CV (two pages maximum), a link to your portfolio and a 250–300 word pitch as to why you’re the ideal candidate for this role to [email protected].

Deadline for applications is Friday 31st October, 2025.