Social Media Director
About The Position
MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for an ambitious Social Media Director to join our content team. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to lead multiple projects across our client roster. We're looking for someone with a deep knowledge and passion of the sports industry (motorsports/F1, NFL is a plus) who will play a vital role in leading the team on social and influencer-led campaigns. About You Candidates should have a minimum of eight years of experience in a similar role with the following attributes: Expert knowledge of the social media landscape with a proven track record of developing best-in-class social and influencer campaigns Well-versed in strategy development and analytics, ability to translate data into actionable insights Previous experience managing at least one direct report Culturally aware - you what's #trending in sports and culture and pride yourself on that Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Experience contributing to new business from developing pitch decks to presenting Well-versed at managing budgets and building out scopes Comfortable leading accounts and building relationships with clients Excited to help grow our business - this means willing to work non-standard hours, wearing multiple hats and responding to real-time events under tight deadlines
Requirements
- Candidates should have a minimum of eight years of experience in a similar role
- Expert knowledge of the social media landscape with a proven track record of developing best-in-class social and influencer campaigns
- Well-versed in strategy development and analytics, ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Previous experience managing at least one direct report
- Culturally aware - you what's #trending in sports and culture and pride yourself on that
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience contributing to new business from developing pitch decks to presenting
- Well-versed at managing budgets and building out scopes
- Comfortable leading accounts and building relationships with clients
- Excited to help grow our business - this means willing to work non-standard hours, wearing multiple hats and responding to real-time events under tight deadlines
Responsibilities
- This role will report to the VP of Social and Influencer Marketing, helping to lead the end-to-end process social strategy and influencer campaigns, inclusive of strategy, creative development, editorial calendar management, campaign execution and reporting
- Day-to-day lead across key accounts; most related to sponsorships across sports (F1, NFL, College Sports)
- Manage and mentor a growing team across multiple clients
- Partner with sponsorship / consulting team to guide social strategy and develop best practices
- Collaborate with production and creative teams to develop ideas through execution
- Achieve team revenue targets by helping to organically grow existing client engagements, lead new business opportunities, and participate in new business pitches
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of social trends, content formats, emerging platforms, and platforms updates
- Effectively manage projects and create timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other requirements
- Oversee project finances including managing budget, invoicing, and reconciliations
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Flexible paid time off
- At least 15 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick and safe leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
