Director, Social chez Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports · New York, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Senior
- Bureau à New York
Front Office Sports is seeking a dynamic Director of Social to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our social media team.
This role is designed for a true player-coach. We are seeking someone who can set the strategy and lead a team while also rolling up their sleeves to create, edit, and publish content. The ideal candidate will drive our content and growth strategies, oversee programming and posting schedules, and ensure consistent, high-quality coverage across all channels, including but not limited to YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads.
Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the demands of a fast-paced media environment and the rhythms of a newsroom that covers breaking news around the clock. The Director will help balance creativity and operational excellence, ensuring the team is resourced, scheduled, and inspired to deliver engaging, on-brand content without burnout.
This role will report directly to the Vice President, Multimedia.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the creation, programming, and community management of content produced by the social team
- Work hand in hand with the VP of Multimedia to execute the agreed-upon cross-platform content strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the commercial and marketing teams on evergreen storytelling that is commercially viable
- Work hand in hand with editors inside the newsroom on formatting, distributing, and promoting all types of news-driven content including scoops and exclusives emanating from the newsroom
- Ideate, create, and post engaging social content (text, graphic, video, etc) across all channels
- Create and oversee a shift schedule that ensures full news cycle coverage throughout the day and night
- Maintain a thorough and organized content calendar for use by the internal team
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and constructive performance feedback to social team members to drive individual and team success
- Lead strategy and execution to expand reach and engagement across priority social platforms
- Own the planning and delivery of sponsored and branded campaigns, collaborating cross-functionally to meet editorial and partner goals
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 8+ years of digital/social content experience
- Previous experience managing teams and accounts in a high-growth environment, preferably with a digitally native media and news company
- A self-starter capable of taking initiative and leading a team
- An audience-led strategist, using data to develop best practices
- Ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term projects in concurrent workstreams
- Proficient understanding of how to build and engage audiences on various social channels
- Keen understanding of the business of sports, what moves our audience, and what we can build to drive deeper engagement and better monetization
- Video, photo, and graphic design experience is required
- Paid media experience is preferred
- Vast knowledge of the teams, athletes, and biggest names in the sports industry
- Ability to work around the biggest events and moments in sports
- Takes feedback to execute changes and make improvements
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
- Handles pressure effectively and exhibits a flexible, positive attitude
- Background or experience working for a media/news company is preferred
- Able and willing to travel, in addition to working non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Passion and desire to make, break, and cover news, turning the business of sports into entertainment
Perks & Benefits
- Hybrid employees work from FOS’s New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membership
- Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
- Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup
