Henry Esling | Sports Media & Communications

About Me

Get to know who I am and what drives my passion

Driven by Creativity & Sport

I am a recent Sports Media & Communications graduate studying at University Academy 92, earning a 2:1. My passion lies at the intersection of sports, media, and marketing, where I aim to create engaging content that resonates with audiences and drives brand growth. With a strong foundation in digital marketing principles and a keen eye for storytelling, I am eager to contribute my skills to the dynamic world of sports media and communications.

My experience spans social media management, content creation, brand communications and marketing. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets strategy, and I am excited to bring my fresh perspective and digital-native skills to a forward-thinking team.

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                            Creative Content Development
                        

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                             Marketing Strategy
                        

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                            Sports Industry Knowledge
                        

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                            Strong Communication Skills
                        

Portfolio

Selected projects showcasing my work in marketing and content creation

Jubel Padel tour campaign

For my final University project, I created a high-level marketing campaign for Jubel. I created a campaign that endorsed the brand through the popular sport of padel. The campaign includes thorough research, strategy, budget and timescales and media outputs. The campaign is designed to increase brand awareness and drive sales for Jubel, while also engaging with the growing padel community in the UK.

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RedBull X Skittles Campaign

During my University studies I created a marketing campaign for RedBull. I created a campaign that saw RedBull collaborate with Skittles to create a limited edition product line. The campaign aimed to drive sales for RedBull and Skittles. The campaign included research for both RedBull and Skittles, Offline and online media outputs, a detailed strategy and budget and timescales. The campaign was designed to create buzz and excitement around the limited edition product, while also engaging with both RedBull and Skittles' target audiences.

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Short form video creation

I have created a range of short form video content for social media platforms, including Instagram Reels and TikTok. I have experience in scripting, filming, and editing engaging videos that align with brand messaging and resonate with target audiences.

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My Professional Showreel

I have created a professional showreel that highlights my skills and experience in content creation, marketing, and all the skills I have developed. The showreel includes clips from various projects I have worked on, showcasing my ability to create engaging content that resonates with audiences and drives brand growth.

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Experience

My professional journey and relevant roles

June 2025 - Present

Social Media Manager

Freelance

During my time at University I started working as a freelance social media manager and marketer for a variety of businesses. I created content, planned the posting scheduele and analysed the account each week to find areas to improve and boost the accounts outreach. This has taught me a lot about time management, communication and what it means to work as a professional in the media and marketing industry.

December 2025 - Present

Padel Club Operative

Soul Padel Stockport

I currently work as a padel club operative at Soul Padel Stockport where I work either morning or afternoon shifts and run the operation of the club alone. I am responsible for the customer’s experience, booking enquiries, Sales and promotion and social media management while on shift. I have helped the company achieve: 359,936 views, 29,452 accounts reached (a 45.3% increase), a 10% increase in followers and 1972 account interactions since I started working at the company. I am currently taking on a 4-week project for Soul Padel where I am working with senior members of staff where we are re-branding and re-launching the Instagram account for the new club opening up in Scotlands

2023 - 2026

BA Sports Media & Communications

University Academy 92

Graduating with a 2:1, I completed coursework in marketing, content creation, brand strategy, and sports media. Throughout my time at University I have been involved in many exciting projects such as presenting, creating content for the BBC and meeting many high-level professionals in the sports media industry. I have also been involved in many extracurricular activities such as being a part of the university's football team and being apart of a student-led youtube channel which I co-hosted and created content for.

Skills

Tools and competencies I bring to the table

Content Creation Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing Sports Marketing Canva Adobe Creative Suite Communications Microsoft Office Video Editing Copywriting Analytics Brand Strategy

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Get In Touch

I'd love to hear about opportunities in marketing and sports media

Let's Connect

Whether you have an opportunity, a question, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out. I'm always open to discussing new projects and possibilities.

✉ enquiries@henryesling.com in linkedin.com/Henry-Esling

📍 Manchester, United Kingdom