Manager, Content - MLS NEXT Pro

Major League Soccer•Stamford, CT

4d•$80,000 - $88,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Content will assist and support the Director of Content with all functions and efforts put forth to promote and grow the League. The Manager will play a key role in driving and achieving departmental goals and strategies directed at the growth of MLS NEXT Pro with content creation on all media platforms, including, but not limited to, web and social media. This role is based out of the MLS Production facility in Stamford, CT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of proven experience in any of the following areas: Editorial Communications, Sports Information, Journalism, Digital News Media or Broadcast Media
Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills and able to optimally communicate, both written and verbally
A positive approach and team-building spirit
High level of dedication to a quality work product and ethics, integrity, and compliance
Ability to work optimally in a fast-paced, team environment, multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal direction
Outstanding organization, project management skills and attention to detail
Passionate about providing fans with a phenomenal digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content
Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok and proficiency with CMS platforms
Thorough with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal direction
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and the rest of the Creative Suite
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Able to work non-traditional hours, including match nights, evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed; ability to travel if needed.
Knowledge of the sport of soccer and the MLS ecosystem

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience in the sports industry
Experience with video production or live video streaming

Responsibilities

Lead MLS NEXT Pro content development efforts, ensuring the best ideas are carefully implemented and follow standard processes across owned and operated channels
On matchdays, lead editorial oversight of MLS NEXT Pro social media channels and regularly manage the league website to ensure editorial accuracy
Supervise, schedule, and provide feedback and guidance to a team of social and editorial freelancers
Lead communication efforts with our clubs to help achieve department goals and provide content assistance or amplification
Provide editorial mentorship and exercise strong editorial judgement during the production process for videos, written pieces, and social posts
Occasionally provide or help supervise editorial/social on-site match coverage of League initiatives
Work closely with the MLS Social team on developing strategy and planning efforts for MLS NEXT Pro social media channels
Work closely with MLS Productions to help develop synergies and align on annual company-wide strategies and league Communications team to post and promote league news and initiatives through website and social media
Build and nurture relationships with all internal departments – including Operations, Player Personnel, Competition and Commercial teams - to stay informed of their priorities and initiatives and how they affect Content
Additional responsibilities as assigned