Social Media Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee various social media channels on behalf of the Utah Jazz and affiliated accounts, including content creation, posting, monitoring, and moderation.
• Direct, execute, and support comprehensive coverage of all Utah Jazz games and related events.
• Lead and develop junior social media staff, focusing on developing skills and professionalism.
• Assess analytical data associated with social media engagement, website traffic, and review activities to assess strategy efficiency.
• Create recap reports on social media strategies and results (weekly and monthly basis).
• Assist in developing and sustaining a consistent brand voice for written and visual content across all channels.
• Work with the social media team and other internal groups (sales, marketing, etc) to create digital campaigns that integrate with traditional media and the organization’s larger promotional strategies.
• Work with the Sr. Director of Digital Content to evaluate and update brand guidelines & objectives for social media planning.
• Build, reach, and scale with new audiences while deepening engagement with existing fans.
• Execute sponsored content strategy and provide recommendations where necessary.
• Cultivate a positive creative environment in an effort to build collaborative content opportunities.
• Protect the reputation of the company and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Exemplify the Utah Jazz mission and values: transparent, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy.
• Available to work nights and weekends. This position will attend Utah Jazz home games and will travel to a majority of road games throughout the season.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct experience with social media in a professional setting.
• Must have deep knowledge of the NBA, players, coaches, and league storylines to keep content relevant and timely.
• NBA, NCAA, and other professional sports experience is required.
• Managerial experience is preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong familiarity with popular social media channels including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing quick-turnaround projects and high-volume content needs.
• Proven experience in building professional/corporate social media accounts and audiences.
• Familiarity with social media publishing, analytics, and social listening tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with planning and project prioritization.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to meet deadlines and accomplish goals.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.