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Ideal for: Recent Graduates or Current Students in Journalism, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Company Overview:
Our client is a dynamic organization working with multiple sports teams, venues, and individual athletes, aiming to revolutionize fan engagement and brand presence in the sports industry. We’re looking for a Sports Social Media Manager who is passionate about sports, social media, and storytelling to join our team and help elevate our social media game.
Position Summary:
As a Sports Social Media Manager, you will be at the forefront of our digital presence, crafting and executing innovative strategies to boost fan engagement and grow the online following of various teams, athletes, and sports events. This role is ideal for a creative, driven individual who loves sports and is looking to build their portfolio in sports journalism or digital media. You will manage player-specific accounts, interact with fans, and deliver timely, relevant content across multiple platforms. Additionally, you will write press releases to local media, enhancing our public presence.
Key Responsibilities:
•    Create and implement social media strategies for multiple sports teams, venues, and individual players.
•    Manage and grow social media profiles across platforms such as Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
•    Generate engaging, high-quality content that captures the excitement of live games, player moments, and events.
•    Interact with fans and followers, fostering community engagement and maintaining a strong online presence.
•    Coordinate with players to manage and enhance their personal social media profiles.
•    Monitor social media trends, analytics, and performance to optimize content strategy.
•    Write press releases for local media outlets regarding key team/player news and events.
•    Stay updated on the latest in sports news and social media trends to ensure timely and relevant content creation.
Qualifications:
•    Current student or recent graduate in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, Sports Management, or related fields.
•    Passion for sports and a deep understanding of various sports, teams, and fan cultures.
•    Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
•    Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) is a plus.
•    Excellent communication, writing, and storytelling skills.
•    Ability to create visually engaging content, including basic graphic design or video editing.
•    Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
•    Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to cover live games and events.
Benefits:
•    Flexible, remote-friendly hours to accommodate your academic schedule.
•    Hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of sports media and journalism.
•    Opportunity to build a strong portfolio and gain exposure across multiple teams, players, and venues.
•    Networking opportunities with industry professionals in sports media and journalism.
•    Competitive hourly rate.

We are excited to see how you can help us drive fan engagement and grow our sports brands through innovative and exciting social media strategies!