Sports Marketing Specialist- World Equestrian Center- Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years exp

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated sports marketing for Sports at WEC, owning content, social, and campaigns to grow participation and bookings.

  • Own main marketing liaison role and drive plans to boost program participation and facility bookings.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in marketing with sports/recreation focus and strong copywriting.
  • Standout: hands-on social media ownership and close collaboration with internal teams and agencies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary marketing liaison for Sports at WEC, maintaining a clear understanding of programming, facilities, and promotional priorities.
  • Support the development and execution of marketing plans that drive program and tournament participation, and facility bookings.
  • Partner with the Senior Manager, Resort Marketing and external agencies to execute paid media campaigns, contributing to audience targeting, messaging, and campaign inputs.
  • Own and manage Sports at WEC social media channels, including content creation, publishing, and day-to-day community engagement.
  • Monitor and respond to guest feedback, reviews, comments, and messages in a timely and brand-appropriate manner, escalating issues as needed.
  • Write and manage content across digital channels, including website updates, email campaigns, and social media.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (graphic design, video, and project management) to develop and deliver marketing assets on time and aligned with campaign goals.
  • Maintain ongoing production, accuracy and relevance of all Sports at WEC brand content.
  • Support the Senior Manager, Resort Marketing, in advancing integrated resort campaigns that connect Sports at WEC to the broader World Equestrian Center experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in marketing, preferably within the sports or recreation industries.
  • Strong copywriting and content development skills with experience creating engaging, on-brand messaging for web, social, and digital campaigns.
  • Understanding of youth and recreational sports, particularly within the soccer landscape, including familiarity with tournament, league, and facility-based marketing.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of digital marketing tools including email platforms, content management systems, and social media scheduling software.
  • Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Self-motivated team player with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
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Columbus Hospitality Management

Columbus Hospitality Management was born in 1998 from a desire to excel upon the basics of great business practices and always remain true to our core values in order to achieve success. No one does hospitality management quite like us. The properties we manage are as diverse as our clients, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Our flexible approach makes it possible for us to manage assets including hotels, equestrian arenas, corporate housing, conference centers, restaurants and more.At Columbus Hospitality, you are the bottom line. We are passionate about developing our people so they can grow and succeed within our company. We are committed to mentoring and training our associates to be the absolute best in the industry. At Columbus Hospitality Management, you are what makes us great.We look for individuals who want to grow and learn with us. We invest in employees who don’t just bring a great résumé, but who also want to be challenged and inspired. Because people are our bottom line, we build rich professional and personal relationships that our company can stand on.We never stop reinventing ourselves. That’s where our Future Leaders program comes in. Designed to mentor the up-and-coming members of our organization by involving them in real business situations, this year-long leadership development experience attracts the best and the brightest in the hospitality industry. Whether working shoulder-to-shoulder with our President, or making investments on behalf of the company, Future Leaders isn’t a practice run; it’s the real deal. Many Future Leaders graduates go on to build a career with Columbus Hospitality Management equipped with a sharp eye and fresh perspective for business. We develop future leaders because we value nurturing our most important asset – our people.

Founded in 1998
Columbus, Ohio, USA
129 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.3%
Direct
37.1%
Referral
5%
Social
14.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~129

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (1% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1