Social Media Manager/Content (Football)

Responsibilities

• Lead social strategy and content planning for @the.team.nfl, with clear channel roles, content pillars and a repeatable testing framework across Instagram and potential emerging platforms.
• Tell the broader story of THE·TEAM’s football ecosystem across high school, college and the NFL.
• Proactively develop and execute content calendars aligned with player moments, partnerships and business priorities.
• Translate athlete stories, client wins, cultural moments and brand initiatives into engaging, social-first storytelling.
• Manage content building, copywriting, post publishing, community engagement and performance tracking.
• Develop and scale content around key American football moments including signings, NIL announcements, gamedays, the NFL Draft, free agency, training camp, the regular season, playoffs and the Super Bowl.
• Work closely with THE·TEAM’s football talent representation teams to understand individual player journeys, emerging talent, business priorities and opportunities for storytelling.
• Work closely with the global communications department to execute and uphold THE·TEAM’s overall marketing and communications strategy.
• Collaborate with Creative to produce high-impact, social-first content across formats including graphics, short-form video, carousels and real-time content.
• Build creative and editorial frameworks to ensure content is culturally relevant, engaging and consistent with the account’s evolving visual identity.

Requirements

• 2+ years of agency-side or brand experience developing social media creative, editing copy and engaging with an audience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience using tools like Asana or similar platforms to manage workflows and deadlines.
• Familiarity with native Instagram/LinkedIn Insights and CMS tools like Sprinklr.
• Extensive knowledge of social media best practices and emerging trends.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-management skills, internally and with clients.
• High standard of excellence, with the flexibility to work nontraditional hours when needed and anticipate challenges with thoughtful communication.
• Flawless spelling and grammar.
• Video capture, editing, production and on-camera abilities using tools such as CapCut, Edits and Premiere Pro.

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