Social Media Manager (Former Athletes and Veterans)

*This posting was created on behalf of one of Shift Group's clients We are looking for a creative powerhouse to build one of the most recognizable brands in sports and youth development from the ground floor up. In this hybrid Boston role, you will lead the social strategy for a rapidly scaling, category-defining sports technology marketplace that connects elite collegiate and professional athletes with the next generation. This isn't a standard corporate gig; you will work directly with the founding team and hundreds of pro athletes to build viral content, launch massive ambassador programs, and drive explosive community growth across all major platforms. You bring a deep understanding of internet culture, elite video editing chops, and a passion for sports storytelling. If you want to build an iconic brand from scratch, collaborate daily with elite creators, and shape the future of athlete mentorship, this is your arena. Key Responsibilities Develop and ruthlessly execute a comprehensive social media strategy across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X to drive massive follower growth. Film, edit, and produce high-quality short-form videos (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) and eye-catching graphics, paired with highly engaging copy. Work directly with collegiate and professional athletes to coordinate viral social campaigns and launch high-impact ambassador programs. Engage daily with the community- including athletes, parents, and sports organizations to identify internet trends before they hit the mainstream. Leverage analytics to track reach, engagement, and conversion to app downloads, constantly optimizing to make every piece of content highly shareable. Qualifications 1+ years of experience managing social media as a creator with a personal audience, or for a consumer brand, startup, sports company, or agency. Strong video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut) and graphic design abilities (Canva, Figma, Adobe). Deep, tactical understanding of how to hack growth and drive engagement across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X. Deep passion for sports and internet culture; being a former collegiate athlete or having a strong network within the NIL/sports creator community is a massive advantage. A self-starter mentality, thriving in a fast-paced environment with a strong desire to build something meaningful alongside the executive team. What is Shift Group? Shift Group is a career transition platform built specifically for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help them translate the traits that made them successful in uniform, like discipline, resilience, and accountability, into the skills required to succeed in business. Through structured training and hands-on coaching, candidates learn how to navigate the business world, communicate their value effectively, and perform in real-world roles across business development, strategy, finance, operations, and more. Why Us? We’ve been through this transition ourselves. As former athletes and veterans, we understand both the challenge of starting over and the opportunity that comes with it. Shift Group gives you the edge: Coaching that sharpens your approach and accelerates your development Practical, real-world training aligned with what companies actually need The ability to leverage video to tell your story, stand out, and separate yourself from a stack of resumes Access to a network of companies hiring exclusively former athletes and veterans. The result: candidates who don’t just apply, they stand out. Why can't I see the name of the company? The companies we partner with do not publicly post these roles. Instead, they work directly with Shift Group to identify and hire from our network. They come to Shift Group with a clear focus on hiring former athletes and veterans, trusting the caliber of talent we develop and building their teams from this community. This role represents just one of many opportunities available through our platform. By joining Shift Group, you’ll gain access to a curated set of opportunities you won’t find on traditional job boards. *Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shift Group