Social Media Assistant

This position has been filled - Job#: 453374232

  Hockey Team
  Southeast Region
  Sports Services
  Posted/Updated: 12/14/18

Job Summary

The Social & Digital Media Assistant will assist the Staff Writer in social media strategy and execution, writing, copy editing, production of newsletter, and website management.  An entrepreneurial spirit is key for the position as the digital network continues to take shape during the 2019 calendar year.

Candidates should have a strong sense of voice with a background in social media to build upon.   The Social & Digital Media Assistant will have the opportunity to be part of a new, growing vertical within the organization and have the full opportunity to continue to grow in the role as the network grows itself.  

  • Manage digital network social media, optimizing sports and lifestyle stories for sharing and engagement, engaging with followers and responding to audience
  • Curate daily newsletter and help establish brand voice for digital network
  • Write, edit and publish articles following the best practices of SEO, storytelling and audience engagement
  • Curate website to showcase most relevant, timely, and popular content
  • Create multimedia content and programming to enhance daily coverage (i.e. video, graphics, text images, live streams, slideshows, social media embeds, podcasting)
  • Plan digital initiatives for big events
  • Send breaking news alerts, as needed
  • Field producing, as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

  • Ability to develop and execute social media strategy 
  • Solid editorial judgment and ethics
  • Strong writing and video skills
  • Ability to tell stories in multimedia formats
  • Capacity to keep calm under deadline pressure
  • Working knowledge of all social media and digital platforms, including best practices
  • Ability to learn quickly and collaborate in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
  • Working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics,  Adobe Premiere
  • Highly self-motivated with a passion to help grow a digital network from the ground-up
  • Desire to work in a start-up environment
     


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