Social Media Manager

About Formula E Formula E, the world's fastest-growing sport, is redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability. Hosting over 150 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche, Nissan and Jaguar, we feature elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology. As the world's first certified B Corp sport and the first sport certified to the British Standards Institution (BSI) Net Zero Pathway.

Formula E combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress, inspiring a global fanbase with our high-performance brand new GEN4 car capable of hitting speeds of 335kph and reaching 200kph in just 4.4 seconds. Currently achieving 0-100 kmh in 1.8 seconds. Using the spectacle of sport, we are sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed-up the switch to electric mobility.

The Role Based in London, you will drive channel delivery, ideation, sign-off processes, content approvals, live event gallery operations, and line management of the Social Media Execs. You will maintain a seamless approval bridge between stakeholders, partners, and trackside crews to ensure all content meets strict brand standards and platform best practices. Key Deliverables Channel Delivery & Editorial Planning: Lead daily execution across core social platforms (e.g.

TikTok, Instagram, X, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook), maintaining an engaging always-on content calendar. Approvals & Risk Governance: Manage robust sign-off workflows across internal teams and external partners, serving as the final line of defence to eliminate socio-cultural, religious, and political risks across a multi-region global footprint. Live Race Weekend Gallery Operations: Staff and manage digital gallery workflows from our London broadcast facility during race weekends, directing live race clipping, short-form video optimisation, reactive ideation and real-time publishing.

Story Translation & Creative Direction: Collaborate with the wider team to translate complex sporting, technical, cultural and sustainability stories into platform-native visual posts optimised for best practice and performance. Team Leadership & Analytics: Line-manage Social Media Execs, oversee community moderation, and partner with the Insights team to evaluate performance data and refine channel growth strategies.

What We Are Looking For? Global Social Management & Governance: Previous experience managing social channels, editorial pipelines, multi-stakeholder sign-offs, and socio-political risk mitigation across a global sports or entertainment brand. Live Event & Gallery Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in fast-turnaround event publishing, live race clipping (e.g. Slate, WSC Sports, CapCut, Edits, Adobe Creative Suite). Digital gallery experience preferred.

Editorial & Platform Mastery: Outstanding short-form copywriting, platform algorithm savvy, and cultural trend awareness to translate complex stories into viral, native content. Stakeholder Diplomacy & Leadership: Proven track record in line-managing direct reports, overseeing community moderation, and navigating complex partner and rights-holder workflows with diplomacy and detail. Agile & Decisive Mindset: Organised, creative, cool under live race-weekend pressure, adaptable across shift patterns, and a collaborative team player in a fast-paced environment with impeccable accuracy.

Application Process Think you’ve got what it takes to join our race to the future? The closing date for this role is 6th November 2026 , however if we receive a high volume of applications we may close it early. At Formula E, we are building a culture where every voice matters, every perspective accelerates progress, and every individual is empowered to rise, contribute boldly, and shape a better world - together. We will provide equal opportunities regardless of an individuals' protected characteristics.

We believe in attracting and retaining diverse talent to strengthen our global vision with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. Our mission is clear. The message is simple. Whoever you are. However you live. Whatever you believe. Formula E. For the Future. For Everyone. We’ll see you at the starting line! ¡VAMOS!