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Theleverage

Social Media Marketing Expert – iGaming & Sports Betting

Theleverage, Coffeyville, Kansas, United States, 67337

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Location:

Remote |

Industry:

iGaming/Sports Betting |

Focus:

African Markets

About Our Company We’re a dynamic force in the iGaming and Sports Betting landscape, strategically positioned across Africa’s most vibrant markets— Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and South Africa . Our mission? To transform passionate sports fans into engaged betting communities while building sustainable, data-driven growth.

The Opportunity We’re seeking a

Social Media Marketing Expert

who doesn’t just manage communities—they ignite them. Someone who can take our presence across Facebook, X (Twitter), Telegram, WhatsApp, and TikTok from good to legendary, while identifying untapped social channels that our competitors haven’t even discovered yet.

Spoiler alert: This isn’t about posting generic content and hoping for the best. This is strategic community building with measurable revenue impact.

Core Responsibilities Strategic Community Growth

Architect and execute sophisticated social media strategies across our primary platforms (Facebook, X, Telegram, WhatsApp, TikTok)

Pioneer expansion into emerging social channels with untapped potential

Design engagement frameworks that transform casual followers into devoted community advocates

Because growing communities isn’t about luck—it’s about understanding human psychology at scale

Community Leadership & Engagement

Serve as the authentic voice of our brand, fostering genuine conversations that resonate with African sports culture

Orchestrate interactive experiences: polls, Q&As, live discussions, and strategic contests that drive both engagement and data collection

Maintain community standards while encouraging the passionate discussions that make sports betting communities thrive

Master the art of being simultaneously approachable and authoritative

Revenue Generation & Optimization

Develop and implement sophisticated monetization strategies that feel organic, not aggressive

Execute affiliate marketing campaigns, sponsored content, and promotional activities with precision timing

Collaborate with marketing leadership to seamlessly integrate revenue-driving campaigns into community experiences

Turn engagement into revenue without compromising community trust

Content Strategy & Execution

Partner with creative teams to produce platform-specific content that speaks fluent “African sports fan”

Manage content calendars that balance sports insights, betting education, promotional material, and community celebration

Leverage trending sports moments with lightning-fast content deployment

Performance Analytics & Strategic Optimization

Deliver comprehensive performance reports that connect social engagement directly to business outcomes

Continuously test, measure, and refine approaches based on real-world results

Data-driven decisions > gut feelings (though sports intuition doesn’t hurt)

Report back to Management

What We’re Looking For Essential Experience & Expertise

Proven track record

in social media management within iGaming, sports betting, or sports media industries

Deep cultural fluency

in African sports markets—you understand that football (soccer) is a religion, but you also know when rugby, cricket, or basketball dominate the conversation

Community monetization experience —you’ve successfully turned engaged audiences into revenue streams

Platform mastery

across Facebook Groups, Telegram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and X (Twitter)

Engagement wizardry —you know how to spark conversations that spread organically

Creative problem-solving

with a track record of content that achieves viral reach

Industry Knowledge That Matters

Genuine sports passion —particularly football, but with appreciation for the full African sports spectrum

iGaming industry insight —you understand betting psychology, responsible gaming principles, and regulatory landscapes

Cultural intelligence —you get the nuances of how sports betting fits into different African communities

Professional Skills

Communication excellence

in English (additional African languages are a significant advantage)

Self-directed work style —you thrive with autonomy and deliver results without micromanagement

Analytical mindset —you make decisions based on data, not assumptions

Adaptability —social media moves fast; you move faster

responsibility

Ai automations knowledge is a huge plus!

Ready to play at the next level? If you’re the kind of professional who sees opportunity where others see complexity, who understands that great social media marketing feels like natural conversation rather than obvious advertising, and who believes that African sports culture deserves world-class digital community experiences—we should talk.

Send us your CV, your biggest social media win, and tell us which African sports moment you wish you could have live-tweeted.

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