Job Description:

We're looking for a Social Media Manager to join a growing iGaming business and take ownership of its social media presence, content strategy and online community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, commercially minded social media professional who understands how to build engagement, brand awareness and player communities in a fast-paced digital environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and execute the social media strategy across relevant platforms
  • Create engaging, platform-specific content that drives reach, engagement and brand awareness
    Manage the social media calendar, campaigns and day-to-day publishing
  • Develop creative concepts across static, video, reels, stories and other social formats
  • Build and manage an engaged online community, responding to comments, questions and player feedback
  • Monitor social conversations, trends and competitor activity within the iGaming and sports betting space
  • Work closely with Marketing, CRM, Creative and Operations teams to align social activity with wider commercial campaigns
  • Support promotional campaigns, launches, sporting events and key brand initiatives
  • Track social media performance and use insights to continuously improve content and engagement
  • Monitor and report on key metrics including reach, engagement, follower growth, traffic and conversions
  • Ensure all content adheres to relevant iGaming advertising, responsible gambling and regulatory requirements
    Identify emerging social trends and opportunities to keep the brand relevant and competitive

What We're Looking For:

  • 3+ years' experience in social media management, ideally within iGaming, sports betting, gaming, fintech or another fast-paced digital industry
  • Strong understanding of major social platforms and how content performs across each
  • Proven ability to develop engaging content and grow online communities
  • Strong copywriting and communication skills
  • Experience creating or managing short-form video and social-first content
  • Strong understanding of social media analytics and performance reporting
  • Commercially minded with an understanding of how social media contributes to acquisition, engagement and retention
  • Creative, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Understanding of responsible gambling and compliance requirements is highly advantageous

The Opportunity

This is a chance to take ownership of the social media function within a growing iGaming business and have a real impact on brand visibility, player engagement and community growth.

If you're a social media professional who understands digital audiences, loves creating content and knows how to make a brand stand out in a competitive iGaming market, we want to hear from you.

Apply

Apply now by sending your CV to contact@initiateinternational.com for this Social Media Manager role. If you wish to view additional Gaming, Betting, & Gambling jobs, please click through to our job section.

Working Place:

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa