Platform Manager

Hey, You! Nice to meet you!

As the super-platform for non-professional soccer in Europe, we bring pro-level experiences (news, data, gamification) to the mega-community of +190 million footballers and soccer fans.

We are a startup founded in 2021 in Cologne, Germany - our team consists of 35+ smart and "hungry" members working on Prematch in our offices in Cologne and Berlin (Marketing & Business Team) or remotely across Europe (Tech & Product Team).

We are supported by partners like adidas, Krombacher, Flaschenpost and Scalable Capital, but there are still some bangers in the pipeline that you can be excited about! Furthermore, we are supported by successful investors like Ralf Reichert, the CEO of ESL or the entrepreneur Verena Pausder.

Already a good match if you....

• Possess 3-4 years of product, editorial or content management experience.
• Employ an analytical approach to decision-making.
• Are familiar with non-league football in the UK.
• Are a team player with clear communication skills. … That fits already? Then you should read on

Main information

• Office or remote: Our new office in Cologne (or our second office in Berlin) is the place to be, but of course, you can also comfortably just work from home
• Start: ASAP
• Scope: 40 hours (full time)
• Areas of Responsibility: Expansion
• Quick, easy & transparent application process

For this we need you

• Be the owner of user content engagement, you'll manage all in-app user content and oversee the in-app content calendar throughout a football season.
• Drive insights into the grassroots community and their content preferences.
• Enhance content and engagement across different user segments.
• Leverage our internal and external CRM tools. Within the platform, you'll analyse trends of content distribution and engagement.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to boost user engagement.
• Spearhead on-platform marketing efforts of new features and brand partnerships, while also monitoring and executing our push notification & in app messaging strategy to inform and engage our users. …Still exciting? Continue here

Your mission

• As the owner of user content engagement, you'll manage all in-app user content and are responsible for our user experience of all UK users.
• You'll gain deep insights into the grassroots community and their content preferences.
• Understanding the content and engagement preferences of different user segments.
• You'll oversee the in-app content calendar throughout a football season.
• You thrive on data based decision making.
• You have a passion for entertainment content.
• You are confident communicator who will advocate for the users needs.
• Finally, you'll oversee the distribution and strategic efforts of creating messaging to inform and engage our users.

What do you need

• You're fluent in German & English.
• You've earned a degree in Journalism, Digital Marketing, Communications, or have experience in a related field.
• With experience in content management and a solid understanding of the app development ecosystem, you bring valuable insights to the table.
• Your analytical mindset allows you to approach challenges with clarity and precision.
• Your exceptional communication skills ensure effective collaboration and clear conveyance of ideas.
• You possess an in-depth understanding of the grassroots community, enriching our strategies with local insights.
• Having worked in content management and platform/publisher environments, you're well-versed at navigating cross department needs.

Advantage but not a must

• Previous experience in a startup environment
• Proactive and self-starting attitude
• Editing proficiency
• Experience with brand campaigns
• We utilize tools such as Amplitude, Metabase, all Google Workspace tools, and Notion

Why us?

• Be one of the first to make Prematch great
• A salary that can compete with the competition
• Shares (VSOP) for employees - you directly participate in the success
• A performance-based bonus for your hard work
• Flexible work culture, with all the options for remote work
• We'll help you if you want to relocate to our hub in Cologne
• We will provide you with appropriate IT
• Flexible working hours and at least 25 days of vacation per year
• Regular team events and offsites

Right up your alley?

Then let's not waste any time!

All we need is your current CV (we like it easy!) You can easily submit more information about yourself in our short application form. Lisa will then get in touch with you. We are all very relaxed - so feel free to start directly with the "you"!

We can't wait to learn more about you!