Manager, Content - MLS NEXT Pro

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $89K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and lead MLS NEXT Pro content strategy and editorial execution across social channels, site, and clubs, managing a freelancers team and coordinating with MLS Social, MLS Productions, and internal departments to publish timely, engaging content.

  • Own content development and editorial oversight across channels
  • Lead editorial team, partner with MLS Social and Productions, and coordinate with clubs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead MLS NEXT Pro content development efforts, ensuring the best ideas are carefully implemented and follow standard processes across owned and operated channels
  • On matchdays, lead editorial oversight of MLS NEXT Pro social media channels and regularly manage the league website to ensure editorial accuracy
  • Supervise, schedule, and provide feedback and guidance to a team of social and editorial freelancers
  • Lead communication efforts with our clubs to help achieve department goals and provide content assistance or amplification
  • Provide editorial mentorship and exercise strong editorial judgement during the production process for videos, written pieces, and social posts
  • Occasionally provide or help supervise editorial/social on-site match coverage of League initiatives
  • Work closely with the MLS Social team on developing strategy and planning efforts for MLS NEXT Pro social media channels
  • Work closely with MLS Productions to help develop synergies and align on annual company-wide strategies and league Communications team to post and promote league news and initiatives through website and social media
  • Build and nurture relationships with all internal departments – including Operations, Player Personnel, Competition and Commercial teams - to stay informed of their priorities and initiatives and how they affect Content
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5+ years of proven experience in any of the following areas: Editorial Communications, Sports Information, Journalism, Digital News Media or Broadcast Media
  • Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills and able to optimally communicate, both written and verbally
  • A positive approach and team-building spirit
  • High level of dedication to a quality work product and ethics, integrity, and compliance
  • Ability to work optimally in a fast-paced, team environment, multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal direction
  • Outstanding organization, project management skills and attention to detail
  • Passionate about providing fans with a phenomenal digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content
  • Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok and proficiency with CMS platforms
  • Thorough with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal direction

Preferred

  • Knowledge of and experience in the sports industry
  • Experience with video production or live video streaming

Benefits

  • Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $80,000- $88,500, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.
  • We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent.
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance.
  • We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.
  • Major League Soccer believes in the value of in-person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity, and connection. Employees in this role are expected to work a four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.
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Orlando City SC

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Orlando City SC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the league's 21st franchise in November 2013, becoming the first MLS team in the Southeast. The Lions began league play in March 2015, and in 2017, moved into its privately-owned downtown soccer stadium. In 2022, Orlando City SC re-launched OCB as a founding member of MLS NEXT Pro to bridge the gap between its successful youth development academy and the First Team.

Founded in 2010
Orlando, Florida, USA
519 employees (133 in marketing)
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89% CEO approval

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$80K/yr – $89K/yr

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Manager, Content - MLS NEXT Pro

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