Social Media Manager
About The Position
As the driver of organic social for Main Event, you’ll turn everyday moments into scroll-stopping content that sparks conversation, builds community, and fuels brand love. From trending memes to must-share experiences, you’ll know exactly how to show up, stand out, and stay relevant. The Social Media Manager owns the brand’s organic social presence, creating engaging, community‑driven content that builds following, sparks conversation, and drives brand love and engagement —while partnering with paid social to strategically boost high‑performing content and increase awareness and consideration.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in marketing or related field
- 3-5 years related experience
- Curiosity and passion for all things social media, arcades, and OOH Entertainment
- Proven track record in driving a successful social media strategy
- Experience using analytics tools to identify trends, communicate insights, and provide recommendations
- Experience with social media scheduling tools
- Basic Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro knowledge (or similar tools)
- Familiarity with current and emerging social platforms and trends
- Ability to work quickly and juggle multiple tasks
- Highly motivated with an eagerness to learn
- Flexible and capable of changing and adapting to accommodate internal and external circumstances
- Ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically
- Collaborative, team-player with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Travel to New Center Openings as needed (5-10%)
Responsibilities
- Define strategic approaches for each social channel, tailoring content and engagement strategies to audience behavior and platform best practices.
- Collaborate closely with brand, marketing, and cross functional teams to integrate social into larger campaigns and corporate priorities.
- Understand the paid media landscape to advise on when and how to amplify organic content for greater reach and impact.
- Work with partners to identify and prioritize content most likely to engage and grow Main Event’s online communities.
- Manage the social media content calendar and oversee publishing processes to maintain a consistent and compelling presence.
- Use analytics to evaluate performance, extract insights, and adjust strategies to continually improve engagement and impact.
- Monitor social trends, competitor activity, and emerging platform features to keep Main Event’s presence fresh and competitive.
- Work with our partners on community management, ensuring timely and brand-appropriate engagement with followers
- Make recommendations for cultural relevance
- Define and execute a creator/influencer strategy from micro to macro recommendations
- Deliver regular performance reports, summarizing key insights, learnings, and recommendations for improving social and creator/influencer marketing outcomes.
Benefits
- Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
- 10 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year.
- Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits
- Part Time/Full Time benefits available
- SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits
- 401k with company match following 6 months of employment.
- Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings.
- Work out facility on-site.
- Employee Power Card | Free Video Games.
- We work hard, play hard and have FUN!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
