Social Media Manager, Sports
About The Company Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation, reaching more than 140 million highly engaged followers globally. Our award-winning programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today, including hit digital series such as “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony,” and “So True with Caleb Hearon.” We deliver entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment. Wave Media Agency, a division of Wave Sports & Entertainment, collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data-driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the ACC, Serie A, and CONCACAF. We produce always-on content experiences that engage the internet’s largest and most passionate fan communities. About The Role Wave Media Agency is seeking a Social Media Manager to oversee the social media channels of a New York-based professional action sports team. This role involves building a vibrant community around the team’s athletes, competitions, and culture while pushing the boundaries of how fans experience action sports online. The ideal candidate has a deep passion and knowledge of action sports—including skateboarding, BMX, motocross, snowboarding, and more—and a proven track record of managing sports, team, or athlete social media accounts. The Social Media Manager will be responsible for producing and publishing high volumes of short-form video content across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. This position requires creativity, technical expertise in video editing, and the ability to engage both core action sports communities and casual fans with an authentic New York voice. The role is remote, full-time, and temporary, with a compensation rate of $23.50 per hour.
Qualifications
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 Demonstrated success growing sports, team, or athlete social media accounts across multiple platforms Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, CapCut, or equivalent Strong understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms, especially for sports content Comfortable shooting high-quality mobile content in fast-paced, live event environments Creative mindset with a keen eye for viral moments and storytelling opportunities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of the team’s social media channels including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook 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, and athlete channels Create athlete-led storytelling including profiles, hero storylines, behind-the-scenes access, rivalries, and progression Develop timely and compelling edits and recurring content series aligned with social trends and competition calendars Apply social-native editing techniques such as on-screen text, captions, trending sounds, and transitions to maximize engagement and virality Engage authentically with core action sports communities while making content accessible to new and casual fans with a distinct New York voice Collaborate with athletes, team staff, partners, and internal content teams to build a programming calendar tied to events and cultural moments Integrate sponsor and partner deliverables seamlessly into content feeds Capture, clip, and publish live content during competition days, including evenings and weekends Shoot mobile content on-site at competitions, training sessions, and fan activations, with travel as required Manage community engagement across comments, direct messages, and collaborations with athletes and creators Track and analyze performance metrics such as engagement, shares, saves, watch time, and follower growth Report on social media growth and use insights to optimize content strategies
Benefits
Competitive hourly compensation of $23.50 Remote work flexibility Opportunity to work with a leading digital sports media company and prominent action sports team Exposure to cutting-edge digital content creation and social media strategies Collaborative and dynamic work environment aligned with core company values Equal Opportunity At Wave Sports & Entertainment, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, victims of any qualifying act of violence, or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and strive to foster an inclusive environment that values diversity and respects the unique contributions of all employees.