Director, Social + Digital Content

Los Angeles Chargers•El Segundo, CA

23h

About The Position

The Director, Social + Digital Content will oversee the day to day operations of the Chargers organic social media feeds and chargers.com . This position reports to the Vice President, Digital Marketing + Social Media. RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGEMENT Lead the social programming, vertical video and digital content teams in creating and programming culturally relevant content that amplifies our brand and reaches new, engaged audiences Oversee the day to day content cadences across Chargers Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and chargers.com Make strategic, real-time decisions regarding Chargers organic content Develop ideas that flex across platforms — while also driving best-in-class performance within specific platforms COLLABORATION Serve as a liaison between social and digital content team and other teams within the organization including Community, Public Relations and Partnerships Manage the execution and programming of partner content across all chargers social platforms and chargers.com Oversee the content calendar + weekly programming meetings ensuring strategic alignment across tentpole events, activations, and partnerships Collaborate closely with other internal stakeholders to ideate and execute around tent pole events and organizational priorities Partner closely with Content Performance team to implement platform and content strategies that drive growth, revenue and engagement Work closely with Video Production teams to ensure content is aligned across Develop and implement platform-specific social media strategies that elevate our team, players, organization and brand INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP Use data to guide content decisions, trend identification, resource allocation, and optimizations Stay on top of emerging digital trends and consistently integrate new opportunities for the Chargers’ online presence Execute a social-first content ecosystem, building streamlined capabilities that enable rapid content creation and deployment Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement QUALIFICATIONS 6+ years experience managing organic social media accounts 2-4 years managing social/digital direct reports Preferred: Experience working for a professional sports team or league REQUIRED SKILLS Experience managing a high-frequency and culturally relevant social media team Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders at all levels Strong understanding of the Chargers voice and tone Deeply online and in tune with trends, memes, viral content and popular culture Well versed in football and the NFL Ability to work nights and weekends The Los Angeles Chargers are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Requirements

6+ years experience managing organic social media accounts
2-4 years managing social/digital direct reports
Experience managing a high-frequency and culturally relevant social media team
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
Strong understanding of the Chargers voice and tone
Deeply online and in tune with trends, memes, viral content and popular culture
Well versed in football and the NFL
Ability to work nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a professional sports team or league

Responsibilities

Lead the social programming, vertical video and digital content teams in creating and programming culturally relevant content that amplifies our brand and reaches new, engaged audiences
Oversee the day to day content cadences across Chargers Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and chargers.com
Make strategic, real-time decisions regarding Chargers organic content
Develop ideas that flex across platforms — while also driving best-in-class performance within specific platforms
Serve as a liaison between social and digital content team and other teams within the organization including Community, Public Relations and Partnerships
Manage the execution and programming of partner content across all chargers social platforms and chargers.com
Oversee the content calendar + weekly programming meetings ensuring strategic alignment across tentpole events, activations, and partnerships
Collaborate closely with other internal stakeholders to ideate and execute around tent pole events and organizational priorities
Partner closely with Content Performance team to implement platform and content strategies that drive growth, revenue and engagement
Work closely with Video Production teams to ensure content is aligned across
Develop and implement platform-specific social media strategies that elevate our team, players, organization and brand
Use data to guide content decisions, trend identification, resource allocation, and optimizations
Stay on top of emerging digital trends and consistently integrate new opportunities for the Chargers’ online presence
Execute a social-first content ecosystem, building streamlined capabilities that enable rapid content creation and deployment
Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement