Manager, Social Media

Oklahoma City, OK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the social media strategy and day-to-day operations for the Thunder’s channels, leading a team of Content Producers and interns and driving performance-focused campaigns across partnerships, brand, and paid initiatives.

  • Lead multi-channel content planning and calendar management
  • Drive analytics, performance insights, and accessibility of data for partners
  • Collaborate with design, partnerships, and brand teams on campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director in defining and driving social media strategy, developing voice and tone, channel guidelines, goals, and audience targets
  • Manage, develop, and maintain multi-channel content calendars and facilitate submission of all corresponding content assets in conjunction with Social Media Content Producers across all organizational social media accounts
  • Ensure messaging themes and content priorities align with business objectives within the campaign calendar
  • Oversee day-to-day posting and community management for all social media accounts under the Oklahoma City Thunder brand
  • Manage reporting and analytics to keep the organization and partners informed of impact and insights
  • Shoot photography and other content as needed at games and community events
  • Present updates, changes, and modifications to content based on performance
  • Collaborate with designers to ensure assets are optimized for performance by platform
  • Project manage all social media graphic design jobs and ensure brand standards are met
  • Serve as a resource for social media best practices and share and implement them across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work or military experience, plus a minimum of five years of professional experience in digital marketing or social media
  • Broad knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and tools necessary to support a successful corporate social media strategy
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong written and verbal communication and editing skills
  • Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Proficiency across social media platforms, including analytics and monitoring tools, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, and other video editing and graphic design tools

Preferred

  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Mandarin is a plus
  • National Basketball Association or professional sports experience is beneficial but not required

Benefits

  • We offer a positive office environment and a robust benefits package including excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401k with matching funds
  • paid downtown parking
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee ticket options
  • family gym membership subsidy
  • parential leave
  • team shop discount
  • and much more!
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Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City's NBA teamWebsite: okcthunder.comFacebook: facebook.com/okcthunderTwitter: @okcthunderInstagram: @okcthunderPinterest: pinterest.com/okcthunderYouTube: youtube.com/okcthunderFounded in 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder has developed into an NBA franchise with strong fan, corporate and community support throughout its home state and around the globe. Driven by a philosophy of teamwork and humility, the team stands at the pinnacle of a regional cultural renaissance and seeks to impact the state through its commitment to community outreach and involvement. On the court, the Thunder makes its home in Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City and prides itself on creating an environment that is fan-focused, family-friendly and community-oriented. Constantly striving to improve on-court performance, the team has adopted a philosophy of taking things “one game at a time” and steadily moving forward as one. Through its annual and ongoing community programs and additional outreach efforts, the Thunder directly impacts individuals and organizations throughout the state every day of the year. In all, the organization – including players, coaches and staff – works with hundreds of community partners every year, benefiting countless individuals. From schools to shelters, from building homes to honoring heroes, the Thunder impact on its community is as diverse as our community itself, with one common thread running through all that the team does: strengthening the state it calls home.For current job postings, visit: okcthunder.com/employment

Founded in 2008
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
712 employees (144 in marketing)

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Social Media Manager median pay in the United States

$82K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
99 (14% of company)
Median Tenure
4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
32.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.2%
Direct
42.5%
Referral
7.2%
Social
4%
Paid
4.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~712

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Manager, Social Media

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