Social Media Manager, Action Sports

Job Description:

• Own day-to-day management of the team's TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook channels
• Produce, edit, and publish a high volume of short-form video content
• Source standout tricks, runs, slams, viral moments, and trending topics from competitions, training sessions, and athlete channels
• Build athlete-led storytelling, including profiles, hero storylines, behind-the-scenes access, rivalries, and progression
• Create timely edits and recurring content series aligned with social trends, platform best practices, and the competition calendar
• Apply social-native editing techniques such as on-screen text, captions, trending sounds, and transitions
• Speak authentically to action sports communities while making content accessible to new and casual fans with a distinctly New York voice
• Collaborate with athletes, team staff, partners, and internal content teams on programming calendars
• Integrate sponsor and partner deliverables into native social content
• Capture, clip, and publish live during competition days, including weeknights and weekends
• Shoot mobile content on-site at competitions, training sessions, and fan activations; travel as required
• Manage community engagement across comments, DMs, and collaborations with athletes and creators
• Track engagement, shares, saves, watch time, and follower growth; report on growth and optimize content formats

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of and passion for action sports, including athletes, history, and culture
• Proven experience producing and editing short-form video content for social media
• History of growing a sports, team, or athlete social account across multiple platforms through community engagement and distinctive editing styles
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, CapCut, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms, particularly for sports content
• Comfortable shooting high-quality mobile content in fast-moving, live event environments
• Creative mindset with a sharp eye for viral moments and storytelling opportunities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work full-time Monday-Friday and nights and weekends as needed
• Must be a resident of New Jersey or New York

Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
• Paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Monthly technology reimbursements
• Stock options
• Snacks and drinks at offices
• Professional development programming and targeted training
• Company-wide mentorship program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Department happy hours and seasonal cross-functional mixers
• Annual company parties
• Outings to top sports events

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