Fan Engagement & Community Lead (Cricket / IPL)
Location: Remote (India)
Type: Part-time / Contract (with full-time, long-term potential)
Company: Cricket Connect LLC A fan-first data analytics platform
Cricket Connect is building a next-generation fan engagement and analytics platform for cricket fans. Our mission is to help fans understand the game more deeply not just what happened, but why.
We're now looking for a Fan Engagement & Community Lead who lives and breathes cricket, understands the Indian fan mindset, and knows how to build engagement around the Indian Premier League.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership, ideal for someone who has worked close to fans ideally within an IPL team, broadcaster, sports media platform, or fan-first startup.
What you'll do
- Own fan engagement strategy across IPL.fan channels
- Drive real-time engagement during live IPL matches
- Create and manage content calendars aligned with:
- Matchdays
- Player storylines
- Rivalries and moments
- Build and nurture fan communities (social, messaging platforms, comments)
- Work closely with product & data teams to translate fan behaviour into insights
- Experiment, test, learn, and iterate fast
What we're looking for (must-haves)
- Strong cricket knowledge, especially IPL and T20 formats
- Deep understanding of Indian cricket fans and culture
- Proven experience in fan engagement, community, or social media roles
- Hands-on experience managing:
- Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube (and similar platforms)
- Ability to think and act in real time during matches
- Comfortable working remotely and independently
Strongly preferred
- Previous experience working with:
- An IPL franchise
- A cricket broadcaster
- A sports media or fan engagement platform
- Experience running matchday engagement or live social coverage
- Familiarity with fan analytics and engagement metrics
- Fluent in English (Hindi or other Indian languages are a big plus)
- Startup or fast-paced environment experience
Why join now
- Help shape a new cricket platform from an early stage
- High ownership and creative freedom
- Direct access to the founder and decision-making
- Opportunity to build something relevant for millions of cricket fans
- Remote-friendly, India-based role
How to apply
Send a short message or email with:
- A brief overview of your experience
- Examples of fan engagement or campaigns you've worked on
- Your connection to cricket (personal or professional)
