Social Media Manager, VAMOS

About the role

The Social Media Manager will oversee all social media and promotional activities across VAMOS brands and channels, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Discord, and more. They will lead content development, work with broader VAMOS to ensure distribution, stay up-to-date on social media algorithms and trends, and collaborate with the VAMOS production team to ideate, create, and deliver unique content.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all social media and promotional activities across VAMOS brands and channels
• Lead content development and work with broader VAMOS to ensure distribution across all channels
• Stay up to the minute on changes to social media algorithms and content trends, providing regular reports to the team on how to incorporate changes to day-to-day content and work processes
• Work alongside the VAMOS production team to ideate, create, and deliver unique content; helping identify the best “social” content to generate from video-first productions
• Work directly with VAMOS and MIB leadership on content strategy, including analytics synthesis, audience insights, and content trendspotting
• Execute real-time coverage for major match windows (e.g. World Cup Qualifiers, Copa América, Champions League nights), ensuring VAMOS is the second-screen destination for futbol in the Americas

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading social strategy in sports/media across multiple brands and channels (bonus points for operating in intense “live” newsroom-style and/or soccer-specific environments)
• Native or professional-level fluency in Spanish and English
• An encyclopedic knowledge of the global game, with a specific obsession for the narratives of futbol from the Americas (CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, MLS, Liga MX, Copa Libertadores)
• Proficiency in mobile-first editing suites (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush/After Effects) and a keen eye for aesthetic trends that align with VAMOS’ brand identity
• The ability to see a trending story on Reddit or Twitter and immediately translate it into 3-4 workable content angles for our channels
• The ability to work with a remotely distributed team and flexibility to work with the soccer calendar (weeknights, weekends) around major happenings in the primary leagues VAMOS covers
• A GFOP level understanding of the current, and historical, tone of the Men in Blazers media network

Qualifications

• Experience leading social strategy in sports/media across multiple brands and channels
• Native or professional-level fluency in Spanish and English
• An encyclopedic knowledge of the global game, with a specific focus on the narratives of futbol from the Americas
• Proficiency in mobile-first editing suites
• The ability to quickly adapt to trending stories and develop content
• Flexibility to work with the soccer calendar
• A deep understanding of the Men in Blazers media network’s tone and style

Skills

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of social media platforms and algorithms
• Experience with video editing and production
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to accommodate the soccer calendar
• Remote work option
• Opportunity to shape and communicate the social media tone and voice of the VAMOS Network

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Weeknights, weekends, and flexible hours to accommodate the soccer calendar