Social Media Manager
About The Position
The LA Clippers are seeking a Social Media Manager to lead the strategy, voice, and creative direction for their social media content. This role involves overseeing daily publishing across all platforms, guiding a team of content producers, and transforming real-time moments into engaging stories to enhance the Clippers' digital presence and fan connection. A strong understanding of social platforms, sports culture, and content performance is essential. The position requires managing the message, tone, and content for each social platform, broadening fan engagement through creative and timely content, and staying updated on emerging platforms and industry trends. Data and analytics proficiency is also important. This is a full-time role based in Inglewood, CA.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in digital, marketing or content role – Sports experience preferred
- Deep understanding of how major social platforms work (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Tik Tok, etc.), and the ability to use each platform’s features effectively
- Strong visual eye with regard to the curation of graphics, photography, and video for social publishing.
- Ability to spot trends in real-time, think quick on your feet & deliver clever copy that integrates us into culture
- Excellent organization skills, acute attention to detail, ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced and time critical environment
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Premiere
- Experience with social listening and analytics tools (ie.Blinkfire, Sprout Social, or similar, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Willingness and ability to work game nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Self-starter, data-driven problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to collaborate in a team-based culture.
Responsibilities
- Take the lead on the ideation and production of social content and campaigns across all social media accounts & channels.
- Lead day-to-day social publishing and write in the defined voice and tone of team accounts alongside Social Media Strategist.
- Demonstrate and use best judgment to curate, prioritize, and publish posts that are consistent with the team and brand message, but also with an eye to expand and engage the LA Clippers’ audience.
- Work with the Director of Social Media and Web to set the vision for social channels, and plan every day to ensure team is focused and clear on priorities.
- Attend and cover LA Clippers events, including home games, community initiatives, and other events, with the goal to produce compelling content that captures fans attention.
- Manage day to day calendar for the full season – collaborating across departments (creative, communications, partnership marketing, etc) to ensure objectives & key deliverables are met.
- Monitor and assess content/channel performance analytics, report progress to goals and critical metrics to leadership team, and recommend solutions or new types of content based on previous performance.
- Monitor trends in organic, branded, and paid social media, all to inform a point-of-view and recommendation on how to best incorporate them into LA Clippers content strategies when relevant.
- Coach a group of internal & associates with varied skills to elevate our content.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) plan with company contribution
- Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mind health support via Modern Health and Headspace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
