Senior Director, Social Media and Emerging Platforms
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- Senior Director, Social Media and Emerging Platforms## •### @AZCardinalsPosted on 3/4/2026•Full-time## Job Description**Position:** Senior Director, Social Media and Emerging Platforms – Full Time/Exempt**Department:** Marketing**Reports to:** Senior Vice President, Marketing**Location:** Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)**Format:** In-person**Cardinals Organizational Summary:**The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening .**Job Summary:**The Arizona Cardinals are seeking a dynamic, culturally aware, and strategic leader to serve as our Senior Director, Social Media and Emerging Platforms. This person will be responsible for evolving and leading our social media strategy, developing an influencer marketing discipline, and delivering compelling, brand-authentic content that drives engagement, builds fan affinity, and supports business objectives.This position will oversee the Social Media team and collaborate across Marketing, Content, Brand, Partnerships, and Football Operations to ensure our voice on and off the field reflects the passion of the Red Sea and the values of our franchise. Hands-on experience managing social media in a professional sports environment (NFL, other pro leagues, or D1 athletics) is preferred.**Primary Job Duties:**The Senior Director, Social Media and Emerging Platforms role will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:* Strategy Development: + Create and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with brand goals. + Identify target audiences across different social platforms and develop tailored content strategies. + Define and execute an integrated social media vision that grows the Cardinals' digital presence, drives relevance, and supports marketing and revenue goals. + Establish clear content strategies for each social platform, tailored to audience demographics, platform algorithms, and emerging trends. + Integrate creator and influencer partnerships selectively to amplify strategic brand initiatives. + Collaborate with marketing leadership to align the digital strategy with broader brand, ticketing, community, and partnership goals. + Continually assess the evolving media landscape to explore new platforms and opportunities for innovation.* Content Management: + Collaborate with the Original Content team in the creation of engaging social media content across various platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.). + Oversee content calendar planning and scheduling. + Balance brand voice, player storylines, fan engagement, and business objectives in daily and campaign content. + Maintain creative excellence while ensuring consistency and authenticity.* Community Engagement: + Actively engage with fans across all social platforms, elevating the voice of the Red Sea and strengthening fan loyalty. + Leverage social listening tools to monitor sentiment, identify trends, and shape real-time content strategy. + Guide the team in turning big moments on the field or off into unforgettable digital experiences.* Collaboration & Integration: + Serve as a connective force between marketing, partnerships, content, PR, community, football operations, and ticketing teams. + Partner with Sales and Partnership Marketing on digital campaigns that support revenue generation. + Ensure social and influencer efforts amplify team initiatives, league moments, and brand campaigns.* Reporting and Analysis: + Track key performance indicators (KPIs) like impressions, reach, engagement, and conversion rates. + Generate detailed reports to measure campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. + Present insights to stakeholders and recommend adjustments to strategy based on data analysis.* Team Leadership: + Inspire, mentor, and manage the social media team to push creative boundaries while staying grounded in data and discipline. + Create an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and accountability. + Champion professional growth and build a high-performing team culture.* Other duties as assigned**Qualifications/Requirements*** **Education:** Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, or related field from an accredited 4-year college or university* **Experience:** At least ten (10) years of experience in social media and at least six (6) years of experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional projects* Hands-on experience managing social media in a professional sports environment preferred (NFL, other pro leagues, or D1 athletics)* Experience with influencer marketing preferred* Proven experience in social media marketing and campaign management* Deep understanding of social media platforms and their algorithms* Strong analytical skills to measure campaign performance and identify key insights* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams* Creative thinking and ability to develop engaging content strategies* Knowledge of social listening tools and analytics platforms* Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours will vary depending on business needs* Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check**Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:**The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire* 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution* Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)* Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays* Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement* MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options* Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia* Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities* Daily free lunch* Complimentary season tickets* Subsidized gym memberships*The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.**#LI-Onsite*Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.LocationOn-siteTempe, ArizonaPayPay not discl
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