Part-Time Freelance Social Media Coordinator at Versant — Stamford, CT
Full job description
Versant Sports is hiring a Part-Time Freelance Social Media Coordinator who will be a part of our growing team of digital content experts on the Sports digital team. This role includes day-to-day content planning, ideation and distribution for Versant Sports’ social platforms. The ideal candidate has a solid knowledge of social media and user behavior and a strong track record in social platform expertise, creativity and attention to detail. This role will focus primarily on golf, but a plus if the candidate has expertise in Versant’s sports portfolio, including Premier League, basketball, volleyball and NASCAR. The days for this role will primarily be Thursday through Sunday with non-traditional hours to account for golf coverage.
This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for live coverage of golf (usually Thursday through Sunday), with non-traditional hours
- Responsible for the day-to-day content management and coverage of golf
- Clip segments from live sporting events and studio shows in real time
- Will work with digital video producers daily to identify key content to be distributed on social media
- Maintain voice and content standards across multiple platforms and brands
- Work with Versant Sport’s video and editorial teams to create highly-sharable content
- Will work with Director of Social Media and team to identify opportunities for increased engagement, video views, and follower growth
- Works directly with talent and production teams to support in-studio and on-site content creation
- Contribute to team brainstorms by pitching content ideas that will help build video views and audience
- Juggle multiple projects with parallel timelines
- BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Business, Digital Media, or a related field
- Minimum of (1-2) years of experience producing and distributing content end-to-end for digital and social media platforms
- Experience and proficiency in all social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook, Threads and BlueSky)
- Experience with a variety of social and project management tools (Sprout Social, Airtable, Monday.com, etc.)
- Able to track and leverage KPIs, while understanding the rapidly changing social media landscape
- Skilled with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects) with the ability to edit basic videos for social distribution
- Extensive knowledge of sports and internet culture and a pulse on the latest trends
- Strong copy editing skills, ability to self-edit your own work
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- Creative thinker who can look at digital trends and find innovative ways to tell a story in a piece of content
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job online to be considered
- Must have work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings due to news cycles and breaking news
Desired Characteristics:
- Demonstrated knowledge of sports, particularly Golf / NASCAR / WNBA and/or Premier League
- Familiarity with live-video clipping platforms a plus, such as Wildmoka, WSC, Grabyo, etc.
- Ability to shoot and edit content as needed a plus.
- Strong understanding of digital trends
- Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment