Social Media Producer, Mls

Job Description

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

We are seeking bi-lingual (English & Spanish) production experience in soccer to join our team!

The Role and What You'll Do:

The Social Media Producer position will be responsible for executing a content strategy surrounding MLS Season Pass as part of IMG's partnership with Major League Soccer. The ideal candidate has an understanding of social trends, soccer, and what makes engaging content. The ability to work with on-air personalities and a large production staff within league guidelines will be vital.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Produce and edit engaging behind the scenes content for studio productions to drive viewers to the product
• Generate and pitch ideas to producers for social media-specific content to increase engagement and build following
• Work with on-air talent to obtain and publish content throughout each week of matches
• Recognize engaging and potentially viral moments and highlight them successfully on multiple social media platforms
• Develop weekly content and publishing calendar
• Turn around content quickly and react to changing events and narratives as action unfolds
• Write compelling and appropriate copy to accompany media
• Distribute finalized content to league, on-air talent, and production staff
• Collaborate with the MLS social media team to ensure content fits with their vision and follows their guidelines

Skills & Abilities:
• Bilingual in English & Spanish
• Experience working in social media or closely-related field
• Familiar with major social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook, and more
• Strong sports background and solid understanding of soccer, specifically MLS and its clubs & players
• Experience with video editing software (Premiere, Final Cut) and/or photo software (PhotoShop)
• Experience creating video elements or graphics for broadcast or digital media
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to direction and brand guidelines
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks and take ownership of your workload
• Attention to detail, scale, instructions, and accuracy
• Good timekeeping and work ethic that is characterized by commitment, motivation, and energy

Travel:

Limited travel may be required.

Location:

Candidate should be based in or near New York City and will be in studio 4-5 days per week. By nature of working in sports, weekend work will be required.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$58,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$70,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6ye58-18-223-125-219-42 in your application.