Manager, Content - MLS NEXT Pro

About the role

The Manager, Content will assist and support the Director of Content with all functions and efforts put forth to promote and grow the League. The role is based out of the MLS Production facility in Stamford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Lead MLS NEXT Pro content development efforts, ensuring the best ideas are carefully implemented and follow standard processes across owned and operated channels
• On matchdays, lead editorial oversight of MLS NEXT Pro social media channels and regularly manage the league website to ensure editorial accuracy
• Schedule and provide feedback and guidance to a team of social and editorial freelancers
• Communicate with clubs to help achieve department goals and provide content assistance or amplification
• Exercise editorial judgement during the production process for videos, written pieces, and social posts
• Occasionally provide or help supervise editorial/social on-site match coverage of League initiatives
• Collaborate with MLS Social team on strategy and planning efforts for social media channels
• Work with MLS Productions to develop synergies and align on annual company-wide strategies
• Build and nurture relationships with internal departments to stay informed of priorities and initiatives
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of proven experience in Editorial Communications, Sports Information, Journalism, Digital News Media, or Broadcast Media

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• A positive approach and team-building spirit
• High level of dedication to a quality work product and ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Excellent organization, project management skills, and attention to detail
• Passionate about providing fans with a phenomenal digital experience by listening, interacting, and producing innovative content
• Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and the rest of the Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Able to work non-traditional hours, including match nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed; ability to travel if needed
• Knowledge of the sport of soccer and the MLS ecosystem

Skills

• Knowledge of and experience in the sports industry
• Experience with video production or live video streaming

Benefits

Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. On-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities are also available. Employees work a four-day in-office schedule with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week, based on business and department needs.

Pay

$80,000 - $88,500, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

Schedule

Four (4) day in-office schedule with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.