Social Media Manager

Angel City FC seeks a Social Media Manager to elevate our social and community engagement to new heights across current and emerging platforms. Reporting to the Director of Social Content & Strategy, you will help lead the charge in platform strategy, innovation, and content creation. Your success will be measured by leveraging impactful, high-quality content that reflects our strong brand identity while growing our community and producing consistent engagement.

The ideal candidate is a creative social media expert with a keen pulse on trends, a passion for soccer, and the ability to manage and develop a team. We want to hear from you if you're ready to bring bold and creative ideas to a purpose-driven sports organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the day-to-day social media strategy for Angel City FC.
• Manage and program content across platforms, including Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and X.
• Stay informed on social media updates and trends, maintaining strong relationships with platform account leads.
• Partner with internal teams and the NWSL to share trends, updates, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain content calendars, ensuring timely, consistent, and strategic posting.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to create engaging campaigns tailored to target audiences.
• Lead community engagement efforts, responding to audience comments and messages to foster connection and inclusivity.
• Use analytics to monitor performance, identify wins, and optimize future content strategies.
• Manage and mentor 1-2 direct reports, fostering professional growth and maintaining consistent on-brand content creation.
• Partner cross-functionally with community, content, and revenue teams to support initiatives and highlight talent and community stories.
• Attendance for all home games.
• Travel as needed to attend events and games.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience managing social media across multiple platforms within the sports industry or a creative, scrappy, startup entertainment brand environment.
• 1+ years of experience managing direct reports with a focus on mentorship and development.
• Excellent organizational skills, balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, including travel during the soccer season.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong online portfolio that includes examples of work.
• Experience with social media analytics and leveraging data to inform strategy.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of soccer, particularly the NWSL, including gameday events, statistics, and player highlights.
• Proficiency in creating and managing short-form video content that aligns with emerging trends.
• Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, and Slack.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to align creative ideas with a collaborative, brand-focused strategy.
• A passion for staying connected to trends, while navigating sensitive topics effectively.

ACFC Perks & Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K plan.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Paid parental leave.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Snacks and beverages.
• Dog-friendly HQ in Santa Monica.
• Complimentary tickets to home games.
• Bi-annual performance reviews.

Compensation:

In addition to the benefits above, this role pays between $72,000 and $77,500.