Social Media Manager (Independent Contractor)

Social Media Manager (Independent Contractor), Oakland Spiders ** Location: Hybrid (live coverage at Oakland home games) Schedule: Flexible; the contractor sets their own hours to meet agreed deliverables Term: Starts now and runs through the 2027 UFA season Compensation: $500/month flat fee, Performance Bonus based on engagement driven and marketing campaign performance, paid monthly on invoice (1099 independent contractor), plus perks (see below) Works with: General Manager About The Oakland Spiders The Oakland Spiders are the Bay Area’s professional ultimate frisbee team in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA). We’re growing our fanbase, youth programs, sponsorships and merch business, and social media is how most fans find us first. The Engagement We’re looking for an organized, creative independent contractor to manage the Spiders’ presence on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X/Threads. You’ll deliver a monthly content calendar, coordinate content with our social media interns, and work with the General Manager. The goal is a steady flow of content that supports our key business goals: ticket sales, merch, youth programs, sponsor visibility and fan growth. Deliverables ** _Content strategy and calendar _ Deliver a monthly content calendar for all platforms, for GM approvalPlan content around the team’s marketing priorities: home games and ticket pushes, merch drops, youth camps and clinics, sponsor activations and community eventsMap content to key dates (schedule releases, roster announcements, game weeks, holidays, promotions)Keep posting consistent and on schedule in both the off-season and the season _Collaboration with the GM and interns _ Check in with the GM to align content with current business needs and upcoming campaignsCoordinate content assignments with interns, including shot lists, edits, captions and posting schedulesShare feedback on intern content to keep quality and voice consistentCoordinate with players, coaches and staff to get access for content _Content creation and publishing _ Produce and publish video, photo and graphic content, with interns supportingWrite captions and copy in the Spiders’ voiceProvide live content coverage at all home gamesFulfill sponsor deliverables on social and track them _Community and reporting _ Manage replies to comments and DMs, and engagement with fans and the ultimate communityDeliver a short monthly recap to the GM covering what posted, what worked and what’s nextWhat We’re Looking For ** Experience running social accounts for a team, brand, club or organizationStrong organizational skills, with experience managing a content calendar or editorial scheduleComfortable collaborating with and giving feedback to othersSkilled with smartphone video, editing tools (CapCut, Premiere or similar) and Canva or similar design toolsSharp, fun writing and a feel for each platform’s styleSelf-directed and reliable working independentlyAvailable to cover all Spiders home games during the seasonThe contractor uses their own phone, editing software and equipmentKnowledge of ultimate is a plus, but not requiredPerks ** Fitness SF gym membershipFree Spiders game ticketsOfficial Spiders gearPublished, credited work in pro sports for your portfolioA reference or letter of recommendation from Spiders leadership We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.