Experienced Full Stack Social Media Editor – NBA/WNBA Content Creation and Community Building
Join arenaflex, a leading media and technology company, in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. Are you a basketball enthusiast with a passion for creating engaging content and building communities around sports? Do you have a deep understanding of social media platforms and a proven track record of growing a sports brand's online presence? If so, we want to hear from you!
About arenaflex
arenaflex is a pioneering media and technology company that connects fans to the games and experiences they love most. Our mission is to deliver personalized, high-quality content and unparalleled fan experiences consistently. As a leading player in the sports and entertainment industry, we're committed to innovation, creativity, and excellence.
Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Social Media Editor to join our team and lead the content creation and community building efforts for our NBA/WNBA social media brand, Ball Don't Lie. As a key member of our social media group, you'll be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy, creating engaging content, and building a loyal community of fans.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, ideate, and program content for Yahoo Sports' "Ball Don't Lie" NBA channel, including social media posts, videos, and live streaming content
- Lead editor responsible for Ball Don't Lie social methodology and long-term planning
- Collaborate with NBA scholars and editors to create content around NBA editorial news
- Conceptualize and execute unique content and live streaming ideas for social platforms
- Develop Ball Don't Lie's social handles through happy and community building and proactively pitch opportunities for growth
- Work with social platform contacts at IG, X, Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat on any platform changes or platform upgrades
- Post engaging and UGC/unique content around live NBA events on different social platforms
- Collaborate with NBA and WNBA talent (authors and columnists) and editorial staff to create content for social media
- Capture local sentiment around the NBA's major tentpole events
- Ideate novel source of inspiration campaigns or other innovative strategies to promote content and engage with clients on social platforms
- Work in collaboration with NBA/basketball powerhouses to assist with growing the record
- Weekly and monthly covering all social analysis and using data to decide and recommendations on happy
- Work in lockstep with arenaflex's creative team to develop proactive and on-the-fly static and video content
Requirements
* Profound understanding of sports/social media platforms with experience programming on all significant platforms for a significant brand (scheduling posts, programming video, content development, etc.)
- Master knowledge of Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Snapchat
- Solid editorial judgment and profound knowledge of all the NBA and WNBA
- An imaginative mind that can move quickly and capitalize on breaking stories and live games
- A demonstrated history of creating content that grows a sports brand's social media accounts
- Solid understanding of key social metrics and how to promote content based on those metrics
- Ability to recognize static and video content that resonates on specific social platforms
- Solid writing abilities, grammar, relational abilities, and a comprehension of the "tone" of the internet
- Ability to create/alter video and make illustrations for social platforms using Adobe Creative Suite or more
- A reporting degree is an plus
It Would Be Ideal For You Additionally To Be
* 3-5 years programming social content or "claiming" a social record for a sports social media brand
- A collaborative person and hard worker who can perform multiple tasks and work across different teams to partner and collaborate on various initiatives
- A gigantic fan fixated on everything NBA/WNBA, social media, and internet trends
- Somebody who appreciates engaging with the social crowd and loves to build the discussion around our content
- Somebody who can work an adaptable schedule according to sports breaking and live games. Weekend and it are expected to even moves.
About arenaflex Benefits
arenaflex is a part of Verizon Media, which was acquired by Verizon Communications. Employee benefits at arenaflex (Verizon Media) may include:
- Medical care: Comprehensive clinical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans or other retirement savings options.
- Protection: Life insurance, disability coverage, and other protection benefits.
- Managed Time: Vacation days, holidays, and possibly sick leave.
- Parental Leave: Benefits for new parents, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Projects (EAP): Support services for employees dealing with personal or business-related challenges.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and training programs.
- Health Projects: Initiatives to promote employee health and well-being.
- Benefits and Discounts: Employee discounts on products and services.
It's essential to note that specific benefits can change based on the employee's job, location, and other factors.
How to Apply
If you're a passionate and creative individual with a deep understanding of sports and social media, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and be a part of shaping the future of sports and entertainment. Apply Job! Apply for this job