Social Media Manager - Independent Contractor - Part Time

Connecticut, USA (Hybrid)

$25K/yr – $35K/yrMid Level4+ years expPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Avon Old Farms athletics social media by coordinating content calendars, real-time game coverage, and engaging graphics.

  • Must-have: 2–5 years of social media management experience (education/athletics preferred)
  • Standout: Proficiency in photography/video editing with Adobe Creative Suite

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Athletics Social Media Management
  • Manage and maintain content calendars for seven Avon Old Farms athletics social media accounts
  • Coordinate directly with coaches, captains, and athletic administrators to stay current on schedules, storylines, and highlights
  • Produce and publish game-related graphics and posts, including:
  • Schedule graphics
  • Game-day graphics
  • Score updates
  • Final score recaps
  • Highlight posts and post-game storytelling
  • Attend home games and select away games to capture real-time content (photo/video clips, short interviews, team moments, crowd energy)

Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience managing social media accounts, preferably in education or athletics.
  • Strong photography and videography skills, including editing proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Experience creating short-form video content optimized for Instagram and similar platforms.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage.