About the Role
This role involves managing social media platforms for US sports content, creating shareable material, analyzing performance metrics, and adapting strategies to increase visibility and interaction across key channels.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute social media strategies tailored to US sports audiences
- Produce engaging content for platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
- Monitor trends in sports and social media to inform content planning
- Collaborate with editorial teams to align social messaging with content releases
- Schedule and publish timely posts around live sports events
- Respond to audience interactions to foster community engagement
- Track and report on key performance indicators for social campaigns
- Optimize content based on analytics and audience behavior
- Use social listening tools to identify emerging topics and sentiment
- Coordinate with designers to create visually compelling assets
- Ensure brand consistency across all social channels
- Manage social calendars to maintain consistent posting schedules
- Amplify high-performing content through paid promotion strategies
- Stay current with platform algorithm changes and feature updates
- Support crisis communication protocols when needed
- Work with legal and compliance teams on regulatory requirements
- Maintain documentation of social media policies and guidelines
- Contribute to monthly performance reviews and strategy sessions
- Identify partnership opportunities with influencers or athletes
- Assist in developing social-first content formats
- Test new content formats such as videos, polls, and threads
- Ensure accessibility standards are met in all social content
- Escalate technical or reputational issues to senior staff
- Participate in cross-functional planning for major sports events
- Provide input on social strategy for new content verticals
Compensation
Competitive salary for a 12-month fixed-term contract
Work Arrangement
Hybrid or remote options available
Team
Part of a digital content team focused on sports media and audience development
Contract Duration
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with no option for extension.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by the stated closing date to be considered.
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