Manger, Social Media

Job Description

Who We Are
Arizona is the culmination of new people, cultures, businesses, and sports. For people and businesses, settling into a new environment takes time and effort, let alone sports teams. It can take years, sometimes decades, for fans to get behind a new sports franchise. The Diamondbacks took on this task when we were born into the National League in 1998. However, we were quick to captivate the love and attention of Arizonan's everywhere. As the quickest expansion team in MLB history to capture the sports highest honor, the World Series, we also captured the memories and love of many fans in an incredibly emotional 2001 championship. These types of memories are what we strive to reproduce each season on the field, and in any other association of our brand. Being a part of our fan's lives is something we cherish and place an enormous value on.
Our Mission
The mission of the Arizona Diamondbacks is to provide industry-leading entertainment in a clean, safe and family friendly environment and to make a positive impact on its fans and civic partners by focusing on team performance, fan experience, financial efficiency, workplace culture, and community contribution.
In doing so, the organization will consistently compete for championships, treat its customers to quality service and entertainment, invest in its product, employees and fans, and establish and maintain a position of leadership in the community.
Our Culture
As a Team Player you will find that our culture is built on support, respect and trust that leads to a positive and productive work environment. We value each other's talents and dedication to create a prideful sense of unity. Our unique and versatile mindset allows us to be at the forefront and serve as pioneers and leaders in the industry. We empower each other to be the best. Our potential is endless, and we will continually strive to be innovative in every facet. Our passion is shown in our commitment to help everyone including our partners, neighbors, fans, and community. We are more than just employees: we are family.
What we offer
• Health benefits that start your first day of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Sick days (6)
• Extended Holiday Break
• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
• Team Shop Discount
• Free Gym Membership
• Complementary tickets to Diamondbacks home games
• Free parking
Job Purpose
The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a driven and creative-minded Manager, Social Media to help oversee the day-to-day activities of the club's social media accounts. The ideal candidate will have hands on social media experience with a professional sports organization, an understanding of emerging internet trends, and the ability to drive fan engagement and brand growth through innovative and effective social media campaigns. The role will report to the Director, Social Media.

Key Responsibilities:
• Help develop a comprehensive social media strategy and content calendar that reflects the organization's social media vision and priorities, overall brand objectives, and annual business plans
• Responsible for the day-to-day posting across all D-backs social platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
• Ideate and write engaging copy that is reflective of the D-backs brand and is consistent with our voice and creative standards
• Provide live coverage during D-backs home and road games, including Spring Training, and events
• Shoot, edit, and produce social-first content as needed for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Work closely with business units (community, partnerships, ticketing, and marketing) to integrate their social media needs into content in a seamless and effective manner
• Collaborate with the content team to deliver engaging, high-quality content and develop editorial plans to further connect our brand and our players with our fans
• Monitor daily conversations online and respond to interactions to engage with the D-backs fanbase and foster a positive community online
• Use social listening tools to track, analyze, and report on the performance of social media posts, providing recommendations on future content and campaigns based on data
• Stay current with best practices, emerging technologies, and industry trends to integrate popular trends, memes, and new platforms into the organization's social media strategy
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
• Passion for, deep knowledge of, and prior experience working in baseball is preferred
• Minimum two to three years managing a brand's social media platforms
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative manner
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, current social media trends, and fan engagement techniques
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite products, primarily Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere
• Familiarity with Greenfly, Slate, and Sprout, Zoomph, or other analytics tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Flexibility with work schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate the baseball season and Arizona Diamondbacks Events & Entertainment productions
We are 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.
We are 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kzmz0-18-97-14-88-42 in your application.