Position: Social Media Manager
Department: Marketing
Overview:
The Social Media Manager is an integral part of our marketing team and is responsible for building and overseeing social media strategies and the planning and execution of content plans and campaigns. This is a full-time, in-office position that requires you to work long hours in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key piece of marketing team with the Columbus Clippers – the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.
- Manage all social media for the Columbus Clippers across all channels including Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok.
- Oversee existing and emerging social channels, including writing compelling copy, capturing photos and videos, partnering with the creative team to produce graphics/videos, managing a robust content calendar, and moderating community engagement.
- Lead social media strategy and execution across Clippers platforms, establishing a clear vision for how the brand shows up, engages fans, and participates in culture.
- Connect content to business results by developing strategies that support revenue-generating initiatives, partnerships, ticket sales, merchandise, and Huntington Park events.
- Work closely with team photographers and our internal creative team to execute cohesive multi-channel content campaigns. Position will work closely with our Director of Creative Services, Creative Content Coordinator and Graphics Designer.
- Analyze social media performance and audience insights to optimize content strategy, measure campaign success, and recommend continuous improvements.
Qualification Requirements:
- 1 - 4 years of related experience with prior experience in managing social media for a sports organization required.
- Must be able to work some holidays, evenings, and weekends.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to create engaging, platform-native content across multiple social media channels.
- Creative thinker who can present new marketing and content ideas and ways to maximize the Clippers digital brand.
- Exceptional written communication skills with strict attention to grammar, tone, and brand compliance.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.