Social Media Specialist - Sports

Volt

Sacramento, CA

Full Time

Entry Level

67k-71k

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Thrive with Volt! Volt is immediately hiring for a Social Media Specialist in Bristol, CT. As a Social Media Specialist, you will work in a hybrid editor/producer role that involves social copywriting, video editing, content discovery, and social distribution strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a team environment with a flexible work schedule and an unquenchable thirst for learning. This is a full-time 6-month on-site or remote opportunity focused on creating and distributing social content for sports fans across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Key Responsibilities

Work in a hybrid editor/producer role involving social copywriting, video editing, content discovery, and social distribution strategy.
Discover User Generated Content that will resonate with the company's social audience and brand.
Follow the company's social standards of practice, including adherence to news and reporting guidelines.
Generate new ideas for building account engagement and growth.
Support colleagues to make social content and copy compelling and platform-appropriate daily.
Regularly utilize social data to inform content decisions.
Post highlights of various live sports events with an eye toward engaging the social-first fan.
Recognize that sports happen on nights and weekends, and those shifts will be regular and required.
Share creative ideas for growth, efficiency, and collaboration with the team.

Requirements

1+ years' experience in social media or a closely related field.
Fundamental content creation skills in social media writing, photo editing, and video editing.
Sound knowledge of the sports landscape, including current athletes, rules, and events.
Appreciation for and strong understanding of internet pop culture and its role in sports.
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.

Nice to Have

Demonstrated news judgment.
Experience using video editing software (e.g., Final Cut, Premiere).
Experience using photo editing software (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign).
Knowledge of a wide range of social platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok, and some YouTube.

Qualifications

Experience with social media content creation and editing tools.
Knowledge of current sports and internet culture.

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other paid leaves.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Working at Volt

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The company values diversity and inclusion and considers qualified applicants regardless of background, including those with arrest and conviction records, in compliance with applicable laws.

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