Manager, Social Strategy (Sports)

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Manager, Social Strategy to lead the social presence and growth of our podcasts. This role will ideate, produce, and distribute engaging digital content, while leading the long-term growth strategies across all platforms. The ideal candidate has an expert understanding of social platforms, their algorithms, and audience behaviors-with the ability to turn talent voices and sports headlines into social engagement. They will work with internal producers, editors, high-profile talent, and stakeholders across marketing and sales to drive to a holistic strategy across all channels. If you're passionate about social, podcasts, sports, highlighting talent voices, and building digital brands, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Ideate, develop, and deliver best in class social editorial content tailored to the unique brand of each podcast across a variety of sports categories
• Leverage the unique voice, insight, and experience of each talent to go beyond show cutdowns and put us at the center online conversations
• Create and distribute original content across all show and talent handles, ensuring that posts are timely, relevant, engaging, and on-brand
• Conceptualize, design, and distribute show content highlights, graphics, images, and videos to help support channel initiatives and strategies
• Lead all organic growth strategies to grow followers and subscribers, increase engagement rates, and extend the podcasts' reach through partnerships, collaborations, and viral moments.
• Serve as the primary voice for each show. Drive community management initiatives to deepen connections with shows, talent, and teams.
• Optimize content for searchability and discoverability, maximizing relevant keywords and SEO best practices.
• Ideate and execute unique sponsorship and branded content campaigns, assuring all deliverables are met to necessary specifications
• Be a leading voice in the content development of the show overall, ensuring social is incorporated, helping to drive audiences to our other platforms and keeping them engaged on all channels.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Use insights to evolve and optimize future strategies
• Drive alignment and collaboration with internal an external stakeholders through strong communication and organization
• Provide on-site support for live events, including building out advance content plans, shooting content, and directing talent.
• Proactively research competitors, social creators, and the latest social platforms, tools, and algorithm changes to ensure best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

• 5+ years experience in digital / social content creation, production, and strategy-preferably in the sports or entertainment industry
• Expert-level understanding of social media platforms, their algorithms, and audience-building strategies across each
• Highly skilled in photo and video editing (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• A self-starter, with the ability to work independently, and a drive to be successful
• An understanding of both creative and production, with the ability to lead the entire process through from idea to execution
• An effective communicator, driving collaboration between talent, staff, and external partners
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable steps.
• A passion for women's sports, digital-first storytelling, community building, and an understanding of the sports media landscape
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment against tight deadlines
• Experience working directly with high-profile talent, maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times
• A calculated risk-taker. Someone who enjoys pushing boundaries and thinks outside the box, but does so thoughtfully and strategically
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed-following the 24/7 cycle of sports and social