Social Media Manager

We are looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to lead the strategy, planning and execution of social media content across DAZN Italy’s digital platforms. This role sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment and digital culture, ensuring that our social channels amplify the excitement of live sport and strengthen DAZN’s brand presence. This role will be responsible for growing our digital presence, engaging football and sports fans, and amplifying key competitions, talent, and programming across platforms. 

Please note, our Talent Acquisition team and some Hiring teams are based in the UK so parts of the recruitment process will be in English. Please also upload your resume in English, thanks!

Department

89-406 - Content - P&E - Platform & Engagement

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Italy - Milan - Cologno Monzese

Workplace type

Hybrid

What You'll Be Doing:

•  Be responsible for content published on social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp, Threads) and for live/near-live coverage of the event broadcasted on the app: choosing the right channels, setting guidelines for copy, length, formats, and tone of voice for each platform  
• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with DAZN Italy’s brand and business goals 
• Manage day-to-day publishing across platforms  
• Create and oversee engaging, real-time content around live sports events, especially football 
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing and production teams to amplify key moments, matches, and campaigns 
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize content based on insights and trends 
• Manage community engagement, including comments, DMs, and fan interactions 
• Stay up to date with social media trends, platform updates, and sports culture Work with influencers, talent, and partners to expand reach and engagement 

What You'll Bring:

• 4-6 years of experience in social media, preferably within media, entertainment, or sports industries. 
• Strong understanding of the social media landscape and platform-specific best practices. 
• Proven experience managing live social coverage, ideally in sports or entertainment. 
• Experience in branded content and client-facing project management. 
• Familiarity with influencer marketing and creator collaborations. 
• Excellent copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms. 
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and optimize strategies. 
• Passion for sports and digital culture. 

Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, lunch vouchers, free coffee and snacks, family friendly community, learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working and access to our internal speaker series and events.

About DAZN

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be. 

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop. 

DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:  

Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen. 

Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact. 

Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One. 

At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. 

If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.

Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.

We look forward to hearing from you.