Sports Copywriter

ABOUT Kijamii:

Kijamii is an independent, award-winning advertising agency driven by innovation and culture, with a rich legacy of over 14 years, operating regionally with offices in Dubai, Cairo and Riyadh.

JOB PURPOSE:

We're looking for a Content Creator to join our dedicated sports creative team. This role sits at the heart of matchday coverage, campaigns, and always-on content for football clubs, leagues, and major sports properties.

You'll be responsible for creating, editing, and publishing fast, culturally relevant content that lives natively on social platforms. From live match moments to campaign storytelling, you'll help translate sporting passion into scroll-stopping content.

• RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
• Create and edit social-first content across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, YouTube Shorts, Threads, Facebook).
• Cover matchdays and live events: clipping, captioning, formatting, and publishing in real time.
• Write strong, platform-native captions in Arabic and/or English with a deep understanding of sports tone and fan culture.
• Adapt long-form and broadcast content into high-performing short-form social edits.
• Collaborate closely with designers, video editors, photographers, and strategists to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines while still feeling authentic and fan-led.
• Track trends, formats, and memes in sports social and proactively suggest ideas.
• Support campaign launches, hype content, and post-match storytelling.
• Maintain high accuracy and speed under pressure, especially during live matches.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience

2–4 years of experience in social media editing or content creation, preferably within a sports or agency environment.

Skills

• Proven experience in producing high-quality content in both Arabic and English (Saudi dialect knowledge is a bonus).
• Strong understanding of football and the wider sports landscape (local and global).
• Proven experience creating content for social platforms, especially short-form video.
• Proficiency in photoshop and video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or similar.
• Ability to write engaging captions and headlines tailored to each platform.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, live-coverage environments.
• Strong attention to detail and storytelling instincts.
• Team player with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with football clubs, leagues, or sports federations.
• On-ground matchday or event coverage experience.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for editing, captions, or content optimization.
• Understanding of analytics and performance-driven content decisions.

This position is open until January 29, 2026

Please ensure that you have included your portfolio showcasing work related to this role, as only candidates with a relevant portfolio will proceed, or alternatively, send it to [Confidential Information] with the job title as the subject.

Placement is based on the candidate's experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted.

We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at Kijamii.