Freelance Social Media Content Creator & Community Specialist (MTB Road)
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Job Location:
Eindhoven - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Are you a creative digital storyteller with a sharp eye for on-site content and a feel for online communities Were looking for a Freelance Social Media Content Creator & Community Specialist to support our marketing team during key events.In this role youll capture the energy of top professional athletes and teams at major races or events (E.g. World Cup MTB or World Tour Road) on the ground or offsite translate it into engaging social content and keep our community active and connected across our platforms. Working closely with our Digital and Content teams youll help amplify our brand voice strengthen relationships with athletes teams and creators and deliver social-first content that resonates with fans worldwide.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments know your way around Instagram and TikTok and enjoy building genuine interactions online this freelance role is made for you.
The Challenge
Create high-quality on-site video and photo content using your phone during key events and race weekends.
Publish a steady flow of relevanttimelysocial content in line with oursocial mediastrategy.
Collaborate with external photographers and videographers.
Assistin planning and executing weekly social content calendars.
Support digital campaigns and content activations across all social platforms.
Engage with athletes teams and partners on social media to drive interaction and visibility.
Assistwith digital coverage of major events including on-location posting and storytelling.
Monitor social media performance and provide input on best-performing formats.
Contribute ideas fornew contentformats platform opportunities and ways to grow our audience.
Ensure consistency in tone of voice and visual identity across all channels.
What are we looking for
Have hands-on experience creating social content (video reels stories short-form vertical content).
Understand how communities think feel and interact online.
Are confident capturing content quickly and creatively with your smartphone.
Can work independently on-site and adapt to dynamicraceor event environments.
Enjoy engaging with fans athletes and stakeholders in an authentic positive way.
Are proactiveorganised and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
Bring fresh ideas stay curious andarentafraid to experiment with formats.
Know InstagramTikTokand YouTube shortsinside out and understand platform trends andbehaviours.
Communicate clearly and collaborate easily with internal teams and external creators.
Have a basic understanding of analytics and can interpret social media insights.
WHAT YOU BRING
2 years of experience in social media content creation digital communication or similar.
Strong writing and storytelling skills in English (additionallanguages are a plus).
Experience creating editing and publishing short-form content.
Familiarity with planning tools creator workflows and social media best practices.
A creative mindset with an eye for detail and timing.
Ability to travel to key events when.
Experience with sports events or fast-paced environments is a big advantage.
Knowledge of graphic or editing tools (CapCut Photoshop Lightroom etc.) is considered a plus.
The role is mostly on the weekends.
What do we have to offer
Shimano and its subsidiaries offer a pleasant informal working environment with colleagues who work well together and are proud to work for Shimano. Next to good working conditions Shimano offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging position within a dynamic international and ambitious environment. Together we want to win therefore we have a strong focus on team achievement.
How to get in touch!
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please get in touch with:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Photography
- Facebook Advertising
- Hootsuite
- Social Listening
- SEO
- Web Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Management
- Copywriting
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
