Seasonal Part-Time Social Media Coordinator

Portland Fire Social Media Coordinator

Professional women's basketball is returning to Portland. On September 18, 2024, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) awarded Portland its 15th franchise, bringing the league back to the city for the first time in over two decades. Owned and operated by the Bhathal family through RAJ Sports, the team will make its official debut in 2026 at the Moda Center. Portland is cementing itself as the epicenter of women's sports, powered by a passionate fan base and a rich basketball culture. At Portland Fire, we're building more than a team, we're creating a modern, inclusive, and community-driven organization from the ground up. With innovation, integrity, and excellence at our core, our mission is to set a new standard in women's professional basketball - delivering excellence on the court, inspiring fans, and serving the city we call home. As we prepare for our inaugural season, we're looking for passionate, driven professionals to help shape the future of this franchise and the future of the game.

The Role

We are seeking a Social Media Coordinator to support social content and publishing for the Portland Fire. This role will assist with day-to-day social execution, content capture, and live coverage across social platforms throughout the season.

What You'll Be Up To

• Support content capture for social use, including mobile-first photo and video
• Assist with publishing across team channels, including copy entry, formatting, tagging, scheduling, live posting, and general quality control.
• Support coverage for games, practices, community events, and other team initiatives.
• Work closely with the social team and cross-functional partners to help keep coverage organized and on-brand.
• Help edit content for social formats, including short-form video, stories, and quick-turn assets
• Assist with live coverage during games, practices, community events, and team moments
• Help with copy entry, formatting, tagging, scheduling, and posting needs
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across social posts
• Support the social team with content organization and day-to-day execution
• Contribute to a consistent brand voice and platform-appropriate content

What It Takes To Be On Our Team

• 1+ years of experience in social media, digital content, athletics, or a related field preferred
• General understanding of major social platforms and social content trends
• Interest in social publishing, live coverage, and content creation
• Ability to capture and edit content using mobile devices; camera experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar editing tools preferred
• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• This candidate should be comfortable creating content on both mobile devices and cameras, with the ability to turn around social content quickly when needed.
• Currently located in Portland, OR or within driving distance.

Benefits

• This is a part time seasonal W9 contract position. Pay is $20 an hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Dynamic, collaborative and fun work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of women's basketball

If you're ready to shape the future of Portland Fire, we want to hear from you. Join us as we make history—on and off the court. To apply, please submit your resume outlining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this role. Portland Fire 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.

RAJ Sports, led by Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, focuses on investment opportunities in sports and sports-related properties, drawing on the Bhathal family's multi-generational experience and relationships in the industry. The firm seeks to leverage the power of sports to affect broader social and economic change through a variety of business and philanthropic strategies. Its deep experience in professional sports operations and large-scale real estate developments that create thriving community centers, positions the firm to deliver valuable assets that will support further growth for the players, staff, and fans. In 2013, the Bhathal family became investors in the Sacramento Kings (NBA); subsequently building the platform to include the Sacramento RiverCats (MiLB), Stockton Kings (NBA G-League) and several sports anchored real estate developments. The 2024 acquisitions of Portland Thorns (NWSL) and the Portland Fire expansion team represents a milestone for the city of Portland and places it at the epicenter of growth for women's sports