Social Media Manager, Soccer

Title: Social Media Manager, Soccer Reporting to: Director, Content & Creative Strategy Classification: Temporary, Full-Time Employee Location: Remote Compensation: $21.00 - $27.00 / hour Note: We may support remote work for applicants in the following states: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Company Summary: Wave's Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Wave's award-winning, programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today-- including the hit digital series' "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce," "7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony", and "So True with Caleb Hearon" - dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment. Wave's Media Agency (WMA) collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data-driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the WNBA and CONCACAF, and we deliver always-on content experiences that engage the internet’s largest and most passionate fan communities. Role Summary Wave Media Agency is searching for a temporary full-time Social Media Manager with a specialty in Soccer to support the day-to-day running of an Italian soccer property’s social channels. The role is heavily focused on social programming that consists of: live match coverage, social-first short form video editing and weekday content creation (video + graphics). You'll work closely with the Creative Lead to deliver reactive, engaging content that helps grow a social audience across North America. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands soccer editing and social media - not just how to make content, but why certain content performs. Responsibilities Cover Italian matches live across Saturday and Sunday, with occasional Friday and Monday fixtures. Create and publish fast, reactive content around goals, players, storylines and major match moments. Edit social-first video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and existing templates. Create graphics and supporting content during the week to maintain consistent publishing cadence. Produce lifted edits, compilations, player-focused content, archive edits and trend-led social content. Identify moments with strong viral, shareable or conversation-driving potential. Write effective social copy, hooks and headlines. Understand how to run and grow a social account across Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube. Contribute ideas for new content formats, trends and recurring programming franchises. Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and the wider team. Work closely with the Creative Lead while also being comfortable taking ownership of content and making decisions independently. Identify key tentpole events within the North American sporting calendar and adapt content with an Italian/ soccer-centric lens. Qualifications Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro. Good working knowledge of Photoshop and wider Adobe Creative Cloud tools. Strong understanding of football and football culture. Excellent knowledge of social media, predominantly Instagram, and current platform trends. Understanding of what makes short-form soccer content engaging, shareable and capable of reaching new audiences. Experience creating content for social platforms, ideally within soccer, sport or entertainment. Strong editorial judgement and the ability to identify compelling moments quickly. Good social copywriting skills. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. Strong communication and organizational skills. Previous experience working for a team, league, sports publisher, broadcaster or major social account would be highly desirable. Experience with After Effects or motion graphics would be a bonus. What to Expect Weekend football coverage is a key part of the position, so applicants must be comfortable being available regularly on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the Italian season (August '26 - May '27), with some Friday and Monday match coverage depending on the schedule. During the week, the focus will shift towards creating original content, graphics, edits, archive pieces and recurring programming to keep the channels active and engaging. You'll be joining a fast-moving social environment where speed, creativity and good judgement matter. We're looking for someone proactive, reliable and hardworking who understands that the best social content is often about spotting the right moment and knowing exactly how to package it. Wave's 5 Core Company Values Simplify and Get It Done Master Your Craft Practice Hospitality Be Direct Fearlessly Pursue New Ideas We strive to hire individuals who embody these principles, as they are key to our success. This role plays a vital part in nurturing a culture that supports our fast-growing, adaptive, and industry-leading team. If you're someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility and is excited by a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. However, it’s important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower-paced or lower-pressure setting. Pay Transparency & Benefits At Wave, we're transparent from the get-go and we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying. We're excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us! This role is a full-time position with a base compensation range of $21.00 - $27.00 / hour, and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors, including an individual's experience level and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all eligible full-time employees at Wave receive: Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays Company sponsored 401(k) plan Physical Requirements & Work Environment Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware. The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately. Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours. Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment. The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office. At Wave Sports & Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity 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 other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. At Wave Sports & Entertainment, we are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company #J-18808-Ljbffr Wave Sports & Entertainment