Social Media Specialist II

Job Summary

This position will require live social programming and support of multiple sports with a focus on growing the SportsCenter Next accounts.

We may be open to alternate locations, specifically Bristol, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Write, edit and enhance social copy to ensure that writing style is consistent with account voice and editorial policies
• Manage content planning and reporting around tier-2 cross-account initiatives
• Generate new ideas for social media posts and execute against them from start to finish, including occasional video and photo editing
• Collaborate with a few internal partners to make social content compelling and comprehensive
• Work in a variety of platform-specific content management and social analytics systems
• Output subject to oversight by supervisors and peers to ensure audience interest, accuracy, and adherence to established editorial procedures
• Sports happen on nights, weekends, and holidays and those shifts will be regular and required in this position

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in social media or a closely related field
• 1+ years’ experience using video editing software (e.g. Final Cut, Premiere, After Effects)
• 1+ years’ experience using photo editing software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign)
• Elite knowledge of the high school sports landscape, including current athletes, rules, and events
• Sound editorial judgment, writing and editing skills
• Ability to react quickly and positively under pressure
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Appreciation for and understanding of internet pop culture