Social Media Manager, Soccer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide live coverage of Italian matches on Saturdays and Sundays, with occasional fixtures on Fridays and Mondays.

• Generate and publish timely content related to goals, players, narratives, and significant match moments.

• Edit social media-oriented video content utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro and pre-existing templates.

• Design graphics and supplementary content during the week to ensure a consistent publishing schedule.

• Produce edited highlights, compilations, player-centric content, archival edits, and trend-driven social material.

• Recognize viral, shareable, or discussion-provoking moments.

• Craft compelling social media copy, hooks, and headlines.

• Manage and expand social media accounts on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

• Contribute innovative ideas for new content formats, trends, and recurring programming series.

• Liaise with clients and collaborate with the broader team.

• Work alongside the Creative Lead while taking initiative and making independent decisions.

• Identify key North American sporting events and tailor content with an Italian soccer perspective.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.

• Familiarity with Photoshop and the broader Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

• In-depth knowledge of football and its culture.

• Strong understanding of social media, particularly Instagram, and current trends on platforms.

• Comprehension of engaging, shareable short-form soccer content.

• Experience in content creation for social media platforms, preferably in soccer, sports, or entertainment sectors.

• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to quickly identify captivating moments.

• Good skills in social copywriting.

• Capability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Previous experience with a team, league, sports publisher, broadcaster, or significant social media account is highly desirable.

• Experience with After Effects or motion graphics is an advantage.

• Availability on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the Italian season (August 2026–May 2027), with some coverage on Fridays and Mondays.

• Ability to work full-time from Monday to Friday, including nights and weekends as needed.

• Proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.

• Ability to communicate and share information clearly and accurately.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% company-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.

• Paid parental leave.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 11 paid holidays.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Monthly reimbursements for technology expenses.

• Stock options.

• Complimentary snacks and beverages at offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

• Training for technical and professional skills.

• Company-wide mentorship initiatives.

• Employee Resource Groups.

• Department social events and seasonal cross-functional mixers.

• Annual company celebrations.

• Opportunities to attend premier sports events.

• Potential for annual bonuses.

• Possibility of equity options.