2026 Social Media Associate
About The Position
Are you fluent in memes? Obsessed with TikTok trends? The life of the group chat? The Mariners social team is looking for a Social Media Associate who is ready to bring creativity, wit and hustle to our digital channels for the 2026 season. In this role, you’ll help shape the voice of the Mariners across social, from copywriting and live game coverage to TikToks and memes. We’re searching for candidates who are organized, communicative and unafraid to pitch innovative ideas that help us connect with fans in new ways (and have a lot of fun while doing it!). Applicants should have knowledge of baseball & the Seattle Mariners, a keen editorial sense and a strong understanding of internet culture. Experience with TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook is required. A strong handle of grammar, punctuation and brand voice is also a necessity. Attention to detail is a must. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere and Photoshop is preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. This seasonal position (March-October 2026) is a hands-on opportunity that plays a key role in the team’s content across all social platforms and accounts. This role is extremely collaborative, working daily in a team setting. Candidates are required to be flexible; working when the games are being played, including nights and weekends. A portion of time in this role will be dedicated to career development and preparation for job opportunities beyond the 2026 season. Past Social Media Associates have gone on to a variety of roles within sports, including full-time positions with the Mariners and at the Seattle Kraken, PGA Tour, Philadelphia Union and Utah Mammoth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education if approved by management.
- One (1) year experience managing and writing for a brand social media account.
- Experience with TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat and Reddit.
- In-depth knowledge of baseball.
- Must be available to work games, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant sports experience preferred.
- Video editing, graphic design, photography and/or Photoshop skills preferred.
- Additional Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge including After Effects is a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Create, organize and share content across Mariners social media channels on a day-to-day basis, and maintain the team’s daily social content calendar.
- Ideate, shoot and edit vertical video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Develop content for Mariners auxiliary accounts, including Mariners Player Development, T-Mobile Park and Mariner Moose accounts.
- Assist with live social media coverage for both home and away games, as well as other T-Mobile Park events, including concerts.
- Help identify and execute celebrity and influencer opportunities.
- Shoot/edit photos & videos; create graphics, highlight reels, GIFs, TikToks; craft social copy
- Track the latest trends and popular content across social platforms, and regularly share updates with social media team.
- Consistently respond to fans questions and comments via social media.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of social media campaigns and sponsorship integrations.
- Collaborate with other digital team members, production & design teams, Live Content Creators and other Mariners colleagues.
- Assist with organization and distribution of photo and video content to Mariners players.
- Track performance of Mariners social media campaigns through post tagging and reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- We also provide complimentary parking and paid public transportation.
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Career Level
Entry Level
