Social Media Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Angel City FC, we are building a world-class organization that uses sport to drive equity. One of the most valuable women’s sports teams in the world, we are redefining how sport, entertainment, and purpose intersect.</p> <p>Our vision is to create engaging and unique experiences that bring our mission to life while building a sustainable, high-growth business. We lead with passion, innovation, and a commitment to doing things differently.</p> <p>We are stronger together, have more impact together, and have more fun together.</p></div><p>Angel City FC seeks a Social Media Manager to elevate our social and community engagement across current and emerging platforms. Reporting to the Director of Social Content &amp; Strategy, you will help lead the charge in platform strategy, innovation, and content creation. Your success will be measured by leveraging high-quality, impactful content that reflects our strong brand identity, while growing our community and driving consistent engagement.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is a creative social media expert with a keen pulse on trends, a passion for soccer, and the ability to manage and develop a team. We want to hear from you if you're ready to bring bold and creative ideas to a purpose-driven sports organization.</p> <p><strong><br>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Execute the day-to-day social media strategy for Angel City FC.</li> <li>Manage and program content across platforms, including Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and X.</li> <li>Stay informed about social media updates and trends, and maintain strong relationships with platform account leads.</li> <li>Partner with internal teams and the NWSL to share trends, updates, and best practices.</li> <li>Develop and maintain content calendars to ensure timely, consistent, and strategic posting.</li> <li>Collaborate with design and content teams to create engaging campaigns tailored to target audiences.</li> <li>Lead community engagement efforts, responding to audience comments and messages to foster connection and inclusivity.</li> <li>Use analytics to monitor performance, identify wins, and optimize future content strategies.</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally with community, creative, and revenue teams to support initiatives and highlight talent and community stories.</li> <li>Attendance for all home games.</li> <li>Travel as needed to attend events and games.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience managing social media across multiple platforms within the sports industry or a creative, scrappy, startup entertainment brand environment.</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills, balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment.</li> <li>Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, including travel during the soccer season.</li> <li>Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>A strong online portfolio that includes examples of work.</li> <li>Experience with social media analytics and leveraging data to inform strategy.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recommended Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of soccer, particularly the NWSL, including gameday events, statistics, and player highlights.</li> <li>Proficiency in creating and managing short-form video content that aligns with emerging trends.</li> <li>Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, and Slack.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to align creative ideas with a collaborative, brand-focused strategy.</li> <li>A passion for staying connected to trends, while navigating sensitive topics effectively.</li> </ul> <p><strong>ACFC Perks &amp; Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.</li> <li>401K plan.</li> <li>Flexible PTO policy.</li> <li>Paid parental leave.</li> <li>Cell phone reimbursement.</li> <li>Snacks and beverages.</li> <li>Dog-friendly HQ in Santa Monica.</li> <li>Complimentary tickets to home games.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p> <p>In addition to the benefits above, this role's pay range is between $75,000 to $80,000.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Angel City FC is committed to building an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging. We believe our differences make us stronger, and we are proud to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.</p></div>