Social Media Manager – US Sports (MLB & NHL)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage social media accounts: Take ownership of Sportskeeda's MLB and NHL social media pages, ensuring consistent publishing and quality content.
  
• Create engaging content: Develop compelling posts, captions, and content ideas tailored to each sport and its audience.
  
• Cover live action: Follow games, breaking news, and major sporting events, delivering timely content and real-time coverage.
  
• Develop content strategies: Work with the wider social media team to plan content, identify opportunities, and improve page performance.
  
• Drive audience growth: Create content designed to increase reach, engagement, and referral traffic.
  
• Monitor trends and competitors: Identify trending topics, fan conversations, and successful content formats to inform your approach.
  
• Take ownership: Following an onboarding period, independently manage the day-to-day responsibilities of your assigned pages while collaborating with the wider team.
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of US sports, particularly MLB or NHL, is a plus. Knowledge of other major sports, such as the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, or the Olympics, is also welcome.
  
• A genuine interest in sports and a willingness to learn about new leagues and competitions.
  
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong spelling, grammar, and copywriting skills.
  
• Experience managing social media accounts or creating content for social platforms.
  
• An understanding of social media trends, audience engagement, and content performance.
  
• The ability to work independently, make sound editorial decisions, and respond quickly to breaking news.
  
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing and social media analytics.
  
• ​A personal computer and reliable internet connection.
  

You don't need to be an expert in every sport. We're looking for candidates with a strong foundation in sports and social media who are ready to learn, contribute ideas, and take ownership of their work.

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