Social Media Assistant

Job Description

Social Media Assistant, Part-Time

DEPARTMENT: Digital and Social Media

REPORTS TO: Manager, Social Media & Content

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Part-Time)

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.

The Social Media Assistant is a part-time role which assists in creating engaging content for the New York Yankees' social media presence. The ideal candidate will be creative, self-motivated and possess experience in all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.), and Photoshop.

Primary Responsibilities:
• A strong understanding of TikTok, its trends, and the ability to develop creative content for the platform.
• Contribute to daily social media postings, including copywriting, photo & video editing, and content tracking.
• Assist with community management on social platforms, including responding to direct messages and fan questions.
• Social media monitoring in TweetDeck for key topics.
• Assist with Player Development Twitter postings, including updates and content from Minor League affiliates & the Alternate Site.
• Assist with social media analytics and data tracking.
• In-game photo and video sorting to distribute to players for their personal social media usage.
• Work with internal teams to help activate their own promotions and needs on social media, including sponsorship, ticket sales, marketing & promotions, community relations, and non-baseball events.
• Monitor daily game notes and pull important or exciting stats to use for pre-game or in-game graphics for upcoming milestones.

Qualifications and Experience:
• College graduate is preferred. Position is strictly paid and is NOT available for school credit.
• Prior experience working in social media a plus.
• General baseball knowledge, including ability to keep score and understand statistical information. Yankees knowledge a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding and comprehension of main social platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to work in an outdoor stadium environment and longer than average days.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The New York Yankees require a Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g63629-18-222-22-244-42 in your application.