Sports Content Lead Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Company Information
LeoVegas is where the lions play...and work! A fun, agile and fast paced environment connecting 1000+ employees with over 60,000 worldwide employees of MGM Resorts International, as our two leading forces come together. We're culture focused, so if you're an innovator, initiator and a team player, give us a roar and join the LeoVegas pride - WINNER of the iGaming Idol 2022 - Employer of the year award!
Let's create the world's greatest iGaming experience!
LeoVegas’ scale-up culture sets a tone of courage and capacity to act. Employees are encouraged to not only say what they think, but also to do the job that is needed - “to make it happen”.
LeoVegas does not believe in hierarchical structures, but instead that every individual employee plays an important role in the company. We trust that you thrive in these environments.
A quality sports product and quality sports marketing needs quality sports content and that is why we are now adding a Group Sports Content Lead to lead our production of Sports Content and mentor our team of sports writers.
As our Group Sports Content Lead you will:
- Set the sports agenda to lead the sports conversation across our brands
- Manage, mentor and motivate the sports writers within our Creative Department.
- Ensure a high level of quality sports content across our brands with particular emphasis on LeoVegas, expekt and BetUK.
- Work closely with our internal marketing teams in order to ensure we are delivering relevant, quality sports output across a variety of channels.
- Manage and maintain freelance relationships to ensure the best level of sports content in each of the markets we operate in across Europe, the Americas and beyond.
- Report to the Head of the Creative Department and support the Head of the department with management, reporting and recruitment duties.
- Combine your experience and expertise with research and analysis to ensure we are providing the most relevant possible content in each of our markets.
- Ensure sports content across the group is adhering to market specific gambling compliance and regulatory requirements.
Who are we looking for?
- You will have a strong sports content experience, ideally either within the igaming industry or from a journalism background.
- You will have proven Social Media experience and the ability to grow a brand's online presence.
- You will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the sports content needs across our different markets and channels
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A passionate individual with a creative and growth mindset
- A true passion for sport with extensive knowledge of the current sports news and trends
- Previous man management experience would be advantageous.
Our culture:
At LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group we firmly believe that our diversity is what makes us unique and that everyone and anyone is welcome to enjoy the ride - regardless of age, gender, disability, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, language, marital or civil partnership status, political beliefs and sexual orientation.
We are highly committed to uphold a high level of diversity and inclusion throughout our entire group. Being a global company with a widely diverse customer base makes it essential for our workforce to be a reflection of this.
By doing so, we believe we will achieve the best possible customer experience and create better value to our shareholders by doing so.
Hybrid working:
At LeoVegas we have introduced a hybrid working environment that enables our employees to come together and collaborate in person, whilst offering ongoing flexibility to work from home. We all work from the office on Mondays, and encourage a further day of office working with your team.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 28 days holiday a year, plus (8) public and bank holidays in England
- Pension contributions up to 6% employee, 6% employer
- Access to development opportunities in a unique working environment, including professional coaching with Authentic and an Employee Assistance Program
- Work from anywhere of your choice for 1 month per year
- Overseas incentives. This year, we’re all going to Malta for our ‘Summer Summit’
- Learning and Development budgets for each team
- Social budgets for your team
- Company organised team social nights
There’s more! Upon successful completion of your probation:
- Bupa Private Health Insurance
- A mobile phone of your choice, which can be used for both business and personal use
- Cycle to work scheme
- £250 a year Health and Wellbeing allowance
