Social Media Manager (Baseball)

Los Angeles, CA (Unknown)

$71K/yr – $82K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute THE·TEAM's baseball social strategy, content calendars, and live coverage across platforms, collaborating with athletes, agents and partners.

  • Lead content planning, production and publishing
  • Grow audiences and improve engagement through data-driven optimization

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Tell THE·TEAM’s Baseball story (MLB, MiLB, NIL and more) across social media, maintaining a distinctive and consistent voice while working with agents, talent, brands and properties.
  • Own the day-to-day management of THE·TEAM’s baseball social channels and content, including strategy, editorial planning, copywriting, scheduling, publishing, quality assurance and stakeholder approvals.
  • Develop and execute content calendars aligned with athlete moments, events, partnerships and broader business priorities.
  • Proactively identify and develop content opportunities, including when existing assets or planned content are not readily available.
  • Translate athlete stories, cultural moments and brand initiatives into compelling, platform-native content across formats, including short-form video, carousels and real-time coverage.
  • Brief and collaborate with creative teams, managing projects from concept through delivery, including timelines, feedback, approvals and final assets.
  • Lead social planning for priority baseball content, including campaign approaches, coverage plans, content needs and publishing recommendations.
  • Capture, edit and publish content independently when needed, particularly during live events and fast-moving cultural moments.
  • Manage community engagement and social listening, identifying timely opportunities while escalating sensitive, client-related or reputational issues when appropriate.
  • Monitor relevant events, competitors and industry conversations, including during priority weekend moments, to identify timely content and engagement opportunities.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience managing social media channels, including content planning, copywriting, publishing, community management and performance reporting. Sports experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the baseball landscape, including relevant athletes, events, governing bodies and cultural communities.
  • Deep knowledge of the baseball culture, including MLB, MiLB, NIL and other relevant disciplines.
  • Expertise across major social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X and Facebook, with an understanding of emerging platforms and formats.
  • Strong editorial instincts, flawless spelling and grammar, and the ability to adapt content for different platforms and audiences.
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and move work forward with limited direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of a function, manage priorities independently and serve as a confident social media lead for internal stakeholders.
  • Experience creating content on the go and covering live events, including video capture, editing and production.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop and Premiere Pro, or comparable photo and video editing tools. Advanced proficiency is preferred but not required.
  • Experience working with athletes, talent, agents, clients and senior internal or external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Professional Development : Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
  • Generous Time Off : Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Parental Leave : We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
  • Retirement Plan : 401k plan including contribution matching.
  • Healthcare : Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
  • Ancillary : Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
  • Commuter Benefits : Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available
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TEAM

TEAM is dedicated to crafting brand experiences that are not just seen and heard but truly felt. Our expertise lies in bringing over 100,000 brand activations to life each year, with a focus on creating genuine connections. We blend commercial success with creative innovation, nurturing community spirit and shaping meaningful interactions for every brand we touch. The Creative Coach in Your Corner We are the strategic partners who bring your brand's story to life. Consider us an extension of your team, collaborating to carve pathways that move your audience, influence the market, and grow the business. Start-to-Finish Brand Experiences We specialize in the full spectrum of brand experience development—from ideation to execution. Whether through live events, immersive activations, or expansive digital ecosystems, we turn brand potential into real brand power. Custom Creative Playbooks Every brand has a narrative to share, an experience to offer, and a connection to forge. At TEAM, we align these elements within a creative playbook that takes brands to new heights, ensuring they not only scale but also evolve and leave a transformative impact. Specialties Field Marketing | Festivals | Immersive Experiences | Mobile | Sponsorships | Media Launches | Trade Advocacy | Pop-ups | Conferences | Content

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
1.3K employees (476 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.8%
Direct
46.5%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.4%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
446 (33% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
7.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7