Senior Social Media Manager, Rights

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

This position is a senior manager level role within IMG Media's New York team – Endeavor’s Sports Media Rights group. The position will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of certain sports properties as well as providing consulting support to others. This person will be involved in sponsorship, brand relationships, e-commerce, media rights, and fan engagement. This person will also:

• Oversee a group of industry leading content creators and social strategists

• Pitch in and publish to Endeavor owned and client social platforms when needed, properties primarily focused on non-traditional and emerging sports content

• Proven people management ability in a fast-paced, high-profile organisation; with a track record of leading successful teams.

  Inclusive and collaborative people manager working effectively with diverse staff, and stewarding an organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an ability to apply IMG core values to all areas of your work.

• Review and maintain content calendars and provide continued analysis and insights on performance

• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team across IMG and Endeavor to align strategy and goals, bring a #teamworkmakesthedreamwork attitude

• Lead strategy with social and content teams, including providing input on tone-of-voice and brand guidelines

• Bring the perspective of the fans and athletes to the table by digging into and understanding why content resonates and fans are always first

• Maintain an inquisitive attitude on the media industry

• Other duties that are within the scope of the role may be required

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professionally managing and posting on multiple social media accounts
• Quick decision making in favor of IMG and its clients
• Digitally native: you understand Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook because you are very online
• You have a POV on new and emerging platforms
• Detail-oriented and ability to copywrite and edit
• Proactive attitude and ability to adapt to an evolving environment
• Design and editing skills within Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Hard working, flexible and adaptable
• A commitment to continual professional development
• An interest in all forms of digital media
• Positive attitude and an ability to handle an intense schedule, fast-paced environment, and off-hours requests
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong initiative with a 'can do' attitude and willingness to be flexible in approach to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Working Conditions

• This is a permanent position.
• This role will be based at 11 Madison, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate
• May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings
• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule
• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$82,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$110,000 annually