Social Media Manager, Soccer
About The Position
Wave Media Agency is searching for a temporary full-time Social Media Manager with a specialty in Soccer to support the day-to-day running of an Italian soccer property’s social channels. The role is heavily focused on social programming that consists of: live match coverage, social-first short form video editing and weekday content creation (video + graphics). You’ll work closely with the Creative Lead to deliver reactive, engaging content that helps grow a social audience across North America. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands soccer editing and social media - not just how to make content, but why certain content performs.
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Good working knowledge of Photoshop and wider Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
- Strong understanding of football and football culture.
- Excellent knowledge of social media, predominantly Instagram, and current platform trends.
- Understanding of what makes short-form soccer content engaging, shareable and capable of reaching new audiences.
- Experience creating content for social platforms, ideally within soccer, sport or entertainment.
- Strong editorial judgement and the ability to identify compelling moments quickly.
- Good social copywriting skills.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working for a team, league, sports publisher, broadcaster or major social account would be highly desirable.
- Experience with After Effects or motion graphics would be a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Cover Italian matches live across Saturday and Sunday, with occasional Friday and Monday fixtures.
- Create and publish fast, reactive content around goals, players, storylines and major match moments.
- Edit social-first video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and existing templates.
- Create graphics and supporting content during the week to maintain consistent publishing cadence.
- Produce lifted edits, compilations, player-focused content, archive edits and trend-led social content.
- Identify moments with strong viral, shareable or conversation-driving potential.
- Write effective social copy, hooks and headlines.
- Understand how to run and grow a social account across Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.
- Contribute ideas for new content formats, trends and recurring programming franchises.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and the wider team.
- Work closely with the Creative Lead while also being comfortable taking ownership of content and making decisions independently.
- Identify key tentpole events within the North American sporting calendar and adapt content with an Italian/ soccer-centric lens.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Company sponsored 401(k) plan
- Annual bonus
- Equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
