Social Media Manager

At Angel City, we are building a world-class organization that uses sport to drive to equity. Our vision is to create engaging and unique experiences that bring the purpose-driven mission of this Club to the world.

We are stronger together, have more impact together, and have more fun together!

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 & 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.

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.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Execute the day-to-day social media strategy for Angel City FC.
* Manage and program content across platforms, including Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and X.
* Stay informed about social media updates and trends, and maintain strong relationships with platform account leads.
* Partner with internal teams and the NWSL to share trends, updates, and best practices.
* Develop and maintain content calendars to ensure timely, consistent, and strategic posting.
* Collaborate with design and content teams to create engaging campaigns tailored to target audiences.
* Lead community engagement efforts, responding to audience comments and messages to foster connection and inclusivity.
* Use analytics to monitor performance, identify wins, and optimize future content strategies.
* Partner cross-functionally with community, creative, and revenue teams to support initiatives and highlight talent and community stories.
* Attendance for all home games.
* Travel as needed to attend events and games.

**Requirements:**

* 5+ years of experience managing social media across multiple platforms within the sports industry or a creative, scrappy, startup entertainment brand environment.
* Excellent organizational skills, balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment.
* Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, including travel during the soccer season.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* A strong online portfolio that includes examples of work.
* Experience with social media analytics and leveraging data to inform strategy.

**Recommended Qualifications:**

* Strong understanding of soccer, particularly the NWSL, including gameday events, statistics, and player highlights.
* Proficiency in creating and managing short-form video content that aligns with emerging trends.
* Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, and Slack.
* Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to align creative ideas with a collaborative, brand-focused strategy.
* A passion for staying connected to trends, while navigating sensitive topics effectively.

**ACFC Perks & Benefits:**

* Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* 401K plan.
* Flexible PTO policy.
* Paid parental leave.
* Cell phone reimbursement.
* Snacks and beverages.
* Dog-friendly HQ in Santa Monica.
* Complimentary tickets to home games.

**Compensation:**

In addition to the benefits above, this role's pay range is between $75,000 to $80,000.

Angel City believes in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us who we are; welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We’re proudly building an inclusive Angel City team.