WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!

We are on a mission to build a world class home for players and fans that will be loved locally and respected globally. And we are seeking a Manager of Social Media & Content Creation to join our mission so we can share our story, increase, and delight our fans. We’re making memories and engaging our community through this beautiful game!

This is a full-time role where our Manager of Social Media & Content Creation is responsible for creating and executing our social media strategy and platform presence across applicable networks. At Wave FC, we collaborate to tell our story, so this position works closely with internal teams and external vendors. Dive in, check out the details below; if it sounds like you and something you’re interested in, we encourage you to apply.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Share in our mission.
• Create, plan, implement, analyze, revise, social media growth strategy to continually improve on engagement, and increase brand awareness.
• Create the optimal balance of community building with commercialization.
• Oversee the day-to-day content management and community engagement on of all social media platforms (et al. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Tiktok, and Youtube).
• Adapt content to each platform.
• Stay up to date on the latest platforms, marketing and community engagement techniques, and trends of targeted demographic.
• Report on and recommend improvements to continually improve performance metrics.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors or media to amplify our message to the intended audiences including but not limited to brand & player announcements, product unveilings, annual player draft day, corporate partnership announcements/events, clinics and seminar advertising.
• Become a key content creator/contributor working closely with brand, content, communications, and sales teams to collaborate on marketing and sales campaigns.
• Manage time and resources to achieve project deadlines and budgets.
• Attend club events, player training, press conferences, and home games to capture and/or obtain social media content i.e. photography, video footage, etc.
• Collaborate with bi-lingual content creators to develop original Spanish language content and translate stories into Spanish.

A CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS:

• 5+ years of experience in social media management
• Experience managing production timelines, collaborating communications, social media verticals, merchandise as well as external vendors
• Your writing skills are exceptional (you’ve already thought of a better way to write this posting)
• Available for game day and other events (often outside of traditional business hours). Check out our schedule here: https://sandiegowavefc.com/2022-nwsl-schedule/
• Exceptional at building online (and in-person) relationships
• Professional, positive, and proactive
• Effective communication skills, solid attention to detail, and solutions orientated
• Desire and ability to take on responsibilities in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Possess the desire and capability to create compelling, unique stories and ideas.
• Passion for the success of Women’s Professional Sports in an exciting new sports landscape
• Advanced applied knowledge of Adobe Creative, MS Office suite, and project management software
• Bilingual – English & Spanish, preferred

WE SUPPORT OUR TEAM

Our people are our club. We champion an inclusive culture, prioritize diversity and equity. We believe different backgrounds and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives. Our goal is to have diverse, talented candidates from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds apply. Compensation is competitive and onboarding is fun. We’re excited to welcome new members of our team who share our passion.

Have what it takes and ready to join us? Apply today. Send in your resume along with work samples of video content shot and edited for social media.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.