Manager, Social Content - Driving Engagement and Innovation in Sports Journalism at ESPN's FiveThirtyEight

Join the Team Revolutionizing Sports Media

At ESPN, we're not just keeping pace with the rapidly evolving sports media landscape - we're leading the charge. As a global sports leader, we're constantly seeking innovative ways to engage with fans and deliver compelling content across multiple platforms. Our FiveThirtyEight brand is at the forefront of this effort, using data-driven journalism to provide insightful coverage of sports, politics, and culture. We're now looking for a talented Manager, Social Content to join our team and help drive our social media strategy forward.

About the Role

As Manager, Social Content at FiveThirtyEight, you'll be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy that showcases our unique brand of data-driven journalism. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility and autonomy to work from anywhere. You'll be part of a dynamic team of editors, writers, and producers who are passionate about using data to tell compelling stories.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Social Accounts: Directly manage all FiveThirtyEight social accounts, including researching, writing, and publishing posts that drive engagement and grow our social following.
• Distribution Strategy: Develop and execute a distribution strategy to increase our social media presence and drive traffic to our website.
• Creative Social Campaigns: Design and execute creative social campaigns to support major editorial projects and launches, leveraging our data-driven approach to storytelling.
• Analytics and Optimization: Monitor the results of our social campaigns and continually improve our efforts based on analytics insights from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Adobe, and CrowdTangle.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Partner with editors and other stakeholders to develop social plans for major projects, and coordinate with social editors at partner organizations to promote FiveThirtyEight coverage.
• Social Video and Live Content: Develop and execute ideas for social video and live content that showcase our brand's unique voice and perspective.
• Training and Best Practices: Lead training and dissemination of social media best practices throughout the FiveThirtyEight organization, ensuring that our team is equipped to succeed in a rapidly evolving social media landscape.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong background in social media management, with a minimum of three years' experience in daily management of social media for an editorial organization. You'll also need:

Essential Qualifications

• Social Media Expertise: A proven track record of managing social media accounts and developing strategies to grow engagement and followers.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to cover live events and breaking news, and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Content Creation: Experience with writing and publishing social-friendly content, including headlines and SEO best practices.
• Analytics and Data: Expertise in web analytics platforms, including Facebook and Twitter analytics, Adobe, and CrowdTangle.
• Passion for Data-Driven Journalism: A passion for quantitative journalism, statistics, and data-driven storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Editorial or Social Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in editorial or social work, with a proven track record of using social media to expand the reach of a brand.
• Live Event Coverage: Experience promoting live event coverage, video, and podcasts.
• Partnerships and Collaborations: Experience establishing partnerships with similar sites and organizations.

What You'll Gain

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and campaigns that drive real impact. You'll also have access to a range of benefits and perks, including:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary that reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for career growth and professional development, including training and mentorship programs.
• Collaborative Culture: A collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The flexibility to work from anywhere, with a fully remote work arrangement.

Why Join ESPN's FiveThirtyEight?

At ESPN's FiveThirtyEight, we're passionate about using data to tell compelling stories that drive engagement and conversation. We're a team of innovators and creatives who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sports media. By joining our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and rapidly evolving organization that's shaping the future of sports journalism.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated and experienced social media professional looking to drive engagement and innovation in sports journalism, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Manager, Social Content and help shape the future of FiveThirtyEight.