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Social Producer, Sports

ProducerProducerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 501-1,000Since 1993H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Alabama

Posted

98 days ago

Salary

$64K - $80K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Ideate, develop, and deliver best in class social editorial content tailored to the unique brand of each podcast across a variety of sports categories • Leverage the unique voice, insight, and experience of each talent to go beyond show cutdowns and put us at the center online conversations • Create and distribute original content across all show and talent handles, ensuring that posts are timely, relevant, engaging, and on-brand • Conceptualize, design, and distribute show content highlights, graphics, images, and videos to help support channel initiatives and strategies • Support and execute all organic growth strategies to grow followers and subscribers, increase engagement rates, and extend the podcasts’ reach through partnerships, collaborations, and viral moments. • Drive community management initiatives to deepen connections with shows, talent, and teams, leveraging the brand voice of each channel. • Optimize content for searchability and discoverability, maximizing relevant keywords and SEO best practices. • Keep up with the latest news, trends, and storylines across sports and social. Proactively plan content for upcoming heat moments so we lead the conversations • Execute sponsorship and branded content campaigns, assuring all deliverables are met to necessary specifications • Be a leading voice in the content development of the show overall, ensuring social is incorporated, helping to drive audiences to our other platforms and keeping them engaged on all channels. • Analyze performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Use insights to evolve and optimize future strategies • Drive alignment and collaboration with internal an external stakeholders through strong communication and organization • Provide on-site support for live events, including building out advance content plans, shooting content, and directing talent. • Proactively research competitors, social creators, and the latest social platforms, tools, and algorithm changes to ensure best practices. • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

5+ years experience in digital / social content creation, production, design, and strategy—preferably in the sports or entertainment industry
Strong understanding of social media platforms, their algorithms, and audience-building strategies across each
Highly skilled in photo and video editing (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
An eye for viral content, knowledge of both creative and production, and the ability lead the entire process through from idea to execution
A passion for sports, particularly college football and NFL, digital-first storytelling, community building, and an understanding of the sports media landscape
Proficiency with social management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment against tight deadlines
A self-starter, with the ability to work independently, and a drive to be successful
An effective communicator, driving collaboration between talent, staff, and external partners
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable steps
Experience working directly with high-profile talent, maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times
A calculated risk-taker. Someone who enjoys pushing boundaries and thinks outside the box, but does so thoughtfully and strategically
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed—following the 24/7 cycle of sports and social