Social Media Manager

At Angel City FC, we are building a world-class organization that uses sport to drive equity. One of the most valuable women's sports teams in the world, we are redefining how sport, entertainment, and purpose intersect.

Our vision is to create engaging and unique experiences that bring our mission to life while building a sustainable, high-growth business. We lead with passion, innovation, and a commitment to doing things differently.

We are stronger together, have more impact together, and have more fun together.

Angel City FC seeks a Social Media Manager to elevate our social and community engagement across current and emerging platforms. Reporting to the Director of Social Content & Strategy, you will help lead the charge in platform strategy, innovation, and content creation. Your success will be measured by leveraging high-quality, impactful content that reflects our strong brand identity, while growing our community and driving consistent engagement.

The ideal candidate is a creative social media expert with a keen pulse on trends, a passion for soccer, and the ability to manage and develop a team. We want to hear from you if you're ready to bring bold and creative ideas to a purpose-driven sports organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the day-to-day social media strategy for Angel City FC.
• Manage and program content across platforms, including Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and X.
• Stay informed about social media updates and trends, and maintain strong relationships with platform account leads.
• Partner with internal teams and the NWSL to share trends, updates, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain content calendars to ensure timely, consistent, and strategic posting.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to create engaging campaigns tailored to target audiences.
• Lead community engagement efforts, responding to audience comments and messages to foster connection and inclusivity.
• Use analytics to monitor performance, identify wins, and optimize future content strategies.
• Partner cross-functionally with community, creative, and revenue teams to support initiatives and highlight talent and community stories.
• Attendance for all home games.
• Travel as needed to attend events and games.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience managing social media across multiple platforms within the sports industry or a creative, scrappy, startup entertainment brand environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, including travel during the soccer season.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong online portfolio that includes examples of work.
• Experience with social media analytics and leveraging data to inform strategy.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of soccer, particularly the NWSL, including gameday events, statistics, and player highlights.
• Proficiency in creating and managing short-form video content that aligns with emerging trends.
• Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, and Slack.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to align creative ideas with a collaborative, brand-focused strategy.
• A passion for staying connected to trends, while navigating sensitive topics effectively.

ACFC Perks & Benefits:

• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K plan.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Paid parental leave.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Snacks and beverages.
• Dog-friendly HQ in Santa Monica.
• Complimentary tickets to home games.

Compensation:

In addition to the benefits above, this role's pay range is between $75,000 to $80,000.

Angel City FC is committed to building an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging. We believe our differences make us stronger, and we are proud to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.