Women’s Soccer Social Media Manager

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Puesto: Women’s Soccer Social Media Manager

Title: Women’s Soccer Social Media Manager Classification: Full-time Contractor Location: Remote Compensation: $3,500 USD / month Company Summary: Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Wave’s award-winning, programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today-- including the hit digital series’ “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony”, and “So True with Caleb Hearon” -  dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment.

Wave’s Media Agency (WMA) collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data-driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the WNBA and CONCACAF, and we deliver always-on content experiences that engage the internet’s largest and most passionate fan communities.

Role Summary:

Wave Media Agency is looking to hire a Social Media Manager to manage a TikTok account dedicated to North American, Central American & Caribbean Women’s soccer - creating a vibrant community through engaging content, while innovating how sports fans interact with sports highlights in the present day. The ideal candidate will have full knowledge of Women’s soccer within the region, and have a previous history of working within soccer social media. Responsibilities:

• Produce, edit and publish a high volume of Women’s soccer short-form video content for TikTok.
• Source highlights, viral moments and trending topics across the different Women’s soccer competitions.
• Create timely, compelling video edits that align with current social trends, platform best practices, and the Women’s soccer calendar.
• Apply social-native editing techniques (on-screen text, captions, trending sounds, transitions) to maximize virality and audience engagement.
• Use of sounds, trends, and editing styles to accurately resonate with each individual fan base/country
• Create compelling stories within our content to educate fans within the region, as well as international soccer fans.
• Collaborate with internal & external content teams to create a programming calendar tied to fixtures, news and cultural moments.
• Live clipping of match highlights, editing footage, and publishing may be required for all matches on match days (including weeknights and weekends) 
• Ability to shoot mobile content in the field at specific games in North America

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and passion for Women’s Soccer
• Proven experience producing and editing short-form video content for social media
• History of managing a Tiktok account involving community engagement & unique editing styles. 
• Proficiency in video editing software is a must (Adobe Premiere, After Effects, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms, particularly for sports content.
• Creative mindset with a sharp eye for viral moments and storytelling opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Wave’s 5 Core Company Values

1. Simplify and Get It Done 

1. Master Your Craft 

1. Practice Hospitality 

1. Be Direct 

1. Fearlessly Pursue New Ideas 

We strive to hire individuals who embody these principles, as they are key to our success. This role plays a vital part in nurturing a culture that supports our fast-growing, adaptive, and industry-leading team. If you're someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility and is excited by a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. However, it’s important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower-paced or lower-pressure setting.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
• The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately. 
• Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
• Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the sports and entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules, including game nights, to reflect the business needs of the company.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
• The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.

Work Location

*If this contract is categorized as a Remote opportunity above, we may support remote work for contractors who reside in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, DC, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi,  New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas. Whether Wave decides to pursue candidates in these states depends on job scope and varies by job.

At Wave Sports & Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, victims of any “qualifying act of violence”, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.