We're currently recruiting for a Digital & Social Media Manager to join a leading independent sports and marketing agency based in London.The agency works with a range of high-profile international clients across sport, entertainment and wider consumer brands, delivering creative, digital and social campaigns across global markets.This role will predominantly support a client based in the Middle East, so experience working with Middle Eastern clients, audiences and cultures is essential.The successful candidate will bring strong digital and social media expertise, alongside a genuine understanding of the region. You'll support the development and delivery of digital and social strategies, content plans and campaigns, turning audience and cultural insights into engaging and effective communications.It's a hands-on, client-facing role, so you'll be comfortable developing content, contributing ideas, managing relationships and leading project discussions.You'll:Support the development of insight-driven digital and social media strategies.Develop and deliver content and campaigns, overseeing the creation, editing, curation and publishing of high-quality, platform-specific content.Apply a strong understanding of Middle Eastern cultures, audiences and behaviours to inform content, campaigns and client recommendations.Build trusted client relationships through confident, clear and effective written and verbal communication.Plan and deliver impactful real-time content, including supporting live events and reactive moments.Stay ahead of platform developments, cultural trends and emerging best practice.Track content and campaign performance, communicate key findings and recommend opportunities for improvement.Support client work and live events at weekends, both remotely and onsite, when required.We're looking for someone who:Has a genuine passion for sport and an interest in the stories, personalities and audiences that surround it.Has a passion for creating and takes pride in the finished product.Is curious, proactive and interested in how digital and social platforms continue to evolve.Shows initiative and takes responsibility for moving work forward.Has an appetite to learn and welcomes feedback.Has 2-4 years' experience in digital and social media, ideally within an agency, sports or brand environment.Has experience delivering digital and social media work for clients or audiences in the Middle East, with a strong understanding of the region's cultures and audiences.Has experience executing social media content plans and campaigns from concept through to delivery.Is a confident copywriter, able to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms.Has strong verbal and written communication skills.Has experience in client relationship management and is confident contributing to and leading project discussions.Experience working within sport, entertainment or a wider consumer-facing environment would be advantageous, as would Arabic language skills.This is a London-based role, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working remotely. The role will also involve some international travel, expected to be approximately 1-2 times per year. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Handle Recruitment are working with a leading entertainment PR agency to find an exceptional Publicist to join its Podcast team.The agency works across a range of high-profile podcasts, talent and entertainment projects, delivering strategic publicity campaigns and securing coverage across print, online, TV and radio.Working within a close-knit team of five publicists, you will manage campaigns across both retained clients and new business projects. You will support existing clients with their PR, press and publicity needs, while contributing fresh ideas, identifying opportunities and helping to develop new business.A strong understanding of the podcast industry is essential, alongside a genuine interest in the evolving audio and entertainment landscape. We are looking for an experienced PR who is a confident self-starter. You will be used to managing PR campaigns end to end, open to new ideas and approaches, and comfortable contributing to new business pitches. You should have a collaborative approach and be proactive in bringing ideas to the table, spotting opportunities and developing creative campaigns that deliver results.Key responsibilitiesLead podcast PR campaigns from initial planning and strategy through to execution and delivery.Manage publicity for launches, weekly episode releases, announcements, interviews, reviews and media opportunities.Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, production companies, talent representatives and other key industry contacts.Support retained clients with ongoing PR, press and publicity requirements.Contribute ideas and creative approaches to campaigns, identifying opportunities to generate coverage and raise client profiles.Support new business development by identifying potential clients, contributing ideas and participating in pitches.Monitor media coverage, prepare press reports and provide clients with clear campaign updates.Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.About youA minimum of three years' experience in podcast, radio or entertainment PR.A strong understanding of the podcast and entertainment landscape.Proven experience managing PR campaigns independently from start to finish.Experience working with high-profile talent.Excellent media relations, communication and organisational skills.A proactive, self-starting approach, with the confidence to bring ideas forward and contribute to new business.The ability to balance client servicing with creative thinking and business development in a fast-paced environment.Location and working pattern: Central London, five days a week in the office. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We're looking for a Midweight Social Video Editor & Designer who is passionate about sport and creating high-quality social media content.You'll create engaging video, graphics and motion content for a range of sports brands, campaigns, athletes and major sporting events. This is a hands-on creative role for someone who enjoys taking projects from brief to delivery, has a strong eye for detail and understands what makes content work on social media.Around 70% of your time will be spent editing video, with the remaining 30% focused on graphic design. You'll work closely with a creative team to produce polished, engaging content that connects with audiences and brings sporting stories to life.What you'll doEdit short-form social media videos using footage, imagery, sound and text.Design social graphics, carousels and other digital content.Create simple animations and motion graphics.Adapt campaign assets for different platforms and formats.Interpret creative briefs and produce high-quality content in line with brand guidelines.Manage your workload and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.Collaborate with the wider creative team, incorporating feedback and refining your work.Keep up to date with social media trends, formats and creative techniques.What we're looking forA passion for sport: You're interested in the athletes, stories and events that capture audiences' attention and excited to bring them to life through creative content.Strong video editing skills: You understand pacing, storytelling, sound and visual narrative, and know how to create engaging short-form content.A good eye for design: You have a confident understanding of typography, composition, layout and visual detail.Relevant experience: You've produced social media content in an agency, in-house or freelance environment.Technical skills: You're confident using Premiere Pro and Photoshop, or equivalent editing and design tools, with working knowledge of After Effects for simple animations and motion graphics.Social media awareness: You understand different platforms, their audiences and formats, and can spot trends and creative opportunities.Initiative and ownership: You can take a brief through to finished content without needing step-by-step guidance.Organisation: You're comfortable managing multiple pieces of work and delivering high-quality content to deadlines.A desire to learn: You welcome feedback, ask questions and are keen to keep developing your creative skills.Your portfolioAs part of your application, please include:Three short-form social media videos that you personally edited.Two examples of graphics or carousels that you personally designed.A brief explanation of your contribution to each piece, clearly identifying what you were responsible for.Approximate production time for each piece, so we can understand how you approach the work and deliver content at the pace this role requires.Personal projects are welcome alongside professional or client work. Where content was produced collaboratively, please clearly explain your individual contribution.We're looking for clear evidence of strong video editing and competent graphic design, alongside the ability to produce high-quality content efficiently. A CV and an interest in sport alone are not sufficient; your portfolio should demonstrate the creative skills required for the role.If you love sport, care about creative quality and want to produce engaging social content, we'd love to see your work.To apply, please submit your CV alongside the five portfolio examples outlined above, including a brief explanation of your contribution and the approximate production time for each piece. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.