Social Media Specialist II
Sports Media
West Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 12/16/21
West Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 12/16/21
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
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