Digital Content Creator

Emirates GBR SailGP; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a full-time Digital Content Creator in Portsmouth, UK. The role will focus on creating high-quality multimedia content for the Emirates GBR SailGP Team and related initiatives. Candidates should have 3+ years in content creation and a strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro. This position includes regular international travel and collaboration with various teams to enhance visibility and engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in content creation, social media, or digital marketing.
• High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with motion design tools.
• Exceptional storytelling, copywriting, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and publish high-quality video, photography, graphic, and written content.
• Write engaging copy for web, email, and blogs, optimised for SEO.
• Collaborate with the Commercial & Partnerships team to create sponsor content.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Digital marketing

Copywriting

Video editing

Photography

Graphic design

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

CapCut

Blender

Job description

Athena Sports Group - Portsmouth, UK (Full-time)

About

Athena Sports Group, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, is a group driven by sport, innovation, sustainability, impact and legacy:

• Athena Racing – the British America’s Cup Team
• Emirates GBR SailGP Team – The British SailGP Team
• Athena Pathway Programme – A talent pathway driving gender equity and diversity in our sport and the British women’s and youth America’s Cup Team
• The 1851 Trust - a UK based STEM and Climate education charity harnessing the power of sport

Athena Sports Group is seeking a full-time Digital Content Creator to join our Marketing Communications team. The role will primarily focus on the Emirates GBR SailGP Team, while also supporting the Athena Pathway Programme and Athena Racing, the British America’s Cup team and the 1851 Trust. This position will support overall efforts to drive visibility, awareness, and engagement for the teams. It will be based at Athena Sports Group’s office in Portsmouth, UK, and will involve regular international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, capture, edit, and publish high-quality video, photography, graphic, and written content that reflects the teams' tone of voice and visual identity.
• Write engaging copy for web, email, and blog content – optimised for SEO.
• Develop and manage a strategic content calendar aligned with the wider communications strategy.
• Lead social media content planning and delivery across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Produce both short-form copy for social media and long-form copy for website and editorial features.
• Track and analyse engagement metrics to continually improve content performance.
• Collaborate closely with the Commercial & Partnerships team to create sponsor content.
• Stay up to date with trends in social media, storytelling, and digital innovation.
• Manage media assets, including photo and video labelling, cataloguing, and the maintenance of the team’s media library.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in content creation, social media, or digital marketing.
• High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent); familiarity with After Effects, CapCut, Blender or other motion design tools is a strong advantage.
• Motion graphics skills, or a strong desire to develop them.
• Exceptional storytelling, copywriting, and visual communication skills.
• Proven editing experience with examples of completed projects.
• Experience in both video and photographic capture.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in sports media capture – sailing knowledge not essential.

Requirements

• Keen attention to detail and strong visual sense.
• Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Passion for creative thinking and innovation.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, start-up-style environment.
• Culturally aware and able to work effectively across global teams.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Full-time contract
• Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 (with a 45-minute lunch break)
• Based in Portsmouth, UK, with regular international travel

Reporting to

Head of Communications and Content

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing