Hey! I'm Ryan Wallis, a Social Media Specialist with over 10 years of experience in football, esports, and technology. I’ve built and led social media teams in-house and across agencies. I develop strategies that grow audiences and drive engagement in sports and community-driven environments. With a history of working with professional athletes and clubs, I know what it takes to craft entertaining, authentic content that resonates with fans and builds strong communities at the heart of the culture.

Hey! I'm Ryan Wallis, a Social Media Specialist with over 10 years of experience in football, esports, and technology. I’ve built and led social media teams in-house and across agencies. I develop strategies that grow audiences and drive engagement in sports and community-driven environments. With a history of working with professional athletes and clubs, I know what it takes to craft entertaining, authentic content that resonates with fans and builds strong communities at the heart of the culture.

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Hey! I’m Ryan Wallis, a Social Media Specialist with over 10 years of experience in football, esports, and technology. I’ve built and led social media teams in-house and across agencies. I develop strategies that grow audiences and drive engagement in sports and community-driven environments.

With a history of working with professional athletes and clubs, I know what it takes to craft entertaining, authentic content that resonates with fans and builds strong communities at the heart of the culture.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Social Media at OG Esports
January 1, 2023 - November 28, 2025
Created and implemented a new social media strategy, resulting in year-over-year growth in total impressions; generated significant post-valuation impact; launched new channels across multiple platforms; led a department of Social Media Managers globally; collaborated with C-suite on strategic decisions and managed departmental budgets; implemented a data-driven approach to guide the team’s decisions.
Senior Social Media Manager at Crystal Palace Football Club
June 3, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Reshaped the tone of voice to reach new audiences and attract new fans; managed an in-house team including a Social Media Executive and Creative department; built relationships with professional athletes to deliver entertaining and engaging content.
Social Media Manager at Dugout Ltd. (Now OneFootball)
December 5, 2016 - June 29, 2018
Developed and implemented social media strategies, contributing to growth in engagement and audience reach in a startup environment.

Education

BA (Hons) Psychology at University of Roehampton
September 3, 2012 - June 30, 2016

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Psychology, 2:1
September 3, 2012 - May 27, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming