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Manager, Social Media (TikTok Programming)

Overview:
Reports To
Senior Director, Social Media

Position Summary
The Social Media Manager is responsible for helping position Major League Soccer as the most engaging and innovative sports brand in social media on TikTok. The Manager will have the exciting opportunity to work with the biggest emerging social media platform by overseeing the development of the MLS TikTok Club Creator Network: a breakthrough new program which will assign a designated TikTok content creator to different MLS clubs. This role will work directly with our partners at TikTok, MLS club social and digital leads, and with content creators.
Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with TikTok to source designated content creators for ten different clubs.
  • Manage relationship with TikTok and with all content creators.
  • Plan, ideate and help deliver content across MLS League and Club TikTok channels as it pertains to Creator Content.
  • Help manage the content calendar and day-to-day publishing of Club Creator content on TikTok.
  • Collaborate with MLS Club digital and social leads on standard methodologies and performance on TikTok.
  • Build criteria for successful output to drive overall business & partnership performance.
  • Develop new strategies for growing engagement and followers on MLS League and Club TikToks.
  • Manage and execute programming around key events involving Club Creators, including but not limited to MLS All-Star, Decision Day, and MLS Cup, while working cross-departmentally to ensure all organizational objectives are met.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Create short-form video content for emerging platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5+ years of experience, with 2+ years of experience in Social Media, Marketing, or Communications
Required Skills
  • Innovating attitude and creative spirit
  • Strong experience with TikTok creation, trends, and influencer landscape
  • Prior experience utilizing and managing corporate and/or team TikTok handles
  • Prior experience crafting short-form content for TikTok, Reels and YouTube
  • Knowledge of soccer, MLS, and MLS ecosystem
  • Passion for experimenting with and staying up-to-date with new trends on TikTok
  • Meticulous with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Passionate about providing fans with a great digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content
  • Outstanding organization, project management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
  • Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Desired Skills
  • Short form video editing

Total Rewards

Starting Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000. MLS/SUM base salaries are contingent upon several factors including individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.
We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent through the following:
  • Benefits – comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a suite of programs to promote well-being including a $500 Wellness Reimbursement. A generous PTO offering, and hybrid Office/Remote Work Schedule are also offered to promote Work-Life balance.
  • Career & Professional Development – on the job training, feedback, and on-going educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development.
  • Employee Engagement – office perks, discounts and employee events that go “beyond the traditional paycheck” to make you feel a part of our team and inspire you to elevate the Game!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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