Social Media & Content Coordinator - Entertainment Trading Cards

Carlsbad, CA (On-site)

$24/hr – $26/hrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a cross-platform social content engine for entertainment trading cards, shaping strategy, production, and community-driven growth across multiple formats.

  • Content & creative ownership: transform product drops and licensing moments into platform-native assets with cadence across short-form video, static, and live formats.
  • Community & creator ecosystem: engage fans, manage approvals, vet advocates, and seed content with partners to amplify reach.
  • Measurement & iteration: monitor engagement, sentiment, and trends, delivering actionable insights to improve future campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Brand and Product teams to translate product highlights, licensing beats, and release moments into engaging, multi-format social content (short-form video, static, carousel, live, written).
  • Write platform-native, conversion-minded copy and captions optimized for reach, saves, shares, and engagement.
  • Develop and execute content calendars and release-based campaign plans, including workback schedules tied to product drops.
  • Script, shoot, and edit photo/video content (e.g., pack openings, case hits, product breakdowns) to create multiple content “beats” that extend product visibility and shelf life.
  • Ensure platform-specific optimization (Instagram Reels vs TikTok vs YouTube Shorts vs X vs Reddit vs Discord).
  • Build and manage creative briefs for design, photography, and pre-press teams, ensuring asset delivery aligns with campaign timelines.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to secure approvals across Brand, Legal, and Licensing stakeholders.
  • Actively manage community engagement by: Responding to comments, DMs, and tagged content; Engaging with licensor posts and partner communities; Monitoring Reddit, Twitch, and Discord conversations for feedback and answering to community questions or clarifications.
  • Identify, vet, and maintain a network of brand advocates, breakers, and creators, coordinating product seeding for content amplification.
  • Curate and amplify user-generated content (UGC) aligned with brand standards and campaign strategy.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or content production (entertainment, collectibles, or sports preferred)
  • Strong understanding of platform mechanics (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Reddit, Discord)
  • Experience with short-form video production (shooting, editing, scripting)
  • Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar
  • Strong copywriting skills with an understanding of tone, voice, and audience segmentation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with licensed entertainment brands or collectibles preferred
  • Familiarity with creator/influencer marketing workflows preferred
  • Experience using analytics platforms (native insights, Sprout, Hootsuite, etc.) preferred
  • Knowledge in card collecting culture preferred

Preferred

  • Experience working with licensed entertainment brands or collectibles preferred
  • Familiarity with creator/influencer marketing workflows preferred
  • Experience using analytics platforms (native insights, Sprout, Hootsuite, etc.) preferred
  • Knowledge in card collecting culture preferred
  • Passion for trading cards, entertainment IP (DC, Warner Brothers), and fan culture preferred
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The Upper Deck Company

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Upper Deck, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., is a worldwide sports and entertainment company built on the pillars of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation with a dedication to creating products that turn memorable moments into collectibles. Upper Deck revolutionized the sports trading card industry with anti-counterfeit holograms, high quality card stock and stunning photography in its inaugural 1989 baseball set, and since then its mission has been to capture the excitement of the game and deliver it to fans of all ages. The cornerstone of Upper Deck’s business, which opened in 1989, is based on sports trading cards. As its brand has evolved to include other products over the years, the company now creates exclusive memorabilia, gaming products, collectible cards and a wide array of sports trading cards.Find more information at www.upperdeck.com, www.upperdeckstore.com, www.UpperDeckBlog.com or follow us on Facebook (UpperDeck), Twitter (@UpperDeckSports and @UpperDeckEnt), and YouTube (udvids).

Founded in 1988
Carlsbad, California, USA
609 employees (298 in marketing)
24% recommend to a friend
53% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
148.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.4%
Direct
41.6%
Referral
4.4%
Social
2.9%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~610

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
98 (16% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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