Coordinator, Social Media

Austin Community College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports team in West Sacramento is seeking a Coordinator, Social Media to manage their social media platforms. The role involves creating engaging content, monitoring fan engagement, and supporting game-day coverage. Ideal candidates are creative, detail-oriented, and experienced in social media management, preferably within the sports industry. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience with social media content creation and community management, preferably in sports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks.
• Must be a team player willing to contribute ideas in group meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and posting daily engaging content across platforms.
• Support game day coverage and live posting.
• Monitor fan conversations and engage with the community.
• Track content performance and engagement metrics.

Skills

Social media content creation

Community management

Understanding of Major League Baseball

Creative content delivery

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop

Excellent communication skills

Social media analytics knowledge

Job description

Reporting Manager: Senior Director, Communications

Status: Full-Time

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.00/hour

About the A's

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description

The Athletics are seeking a Coordinator, Social Media to support the day-to-day management of the team’s social media platforms and help bring the A’s voice to life online. This role will assist with creating and publishing content, monitoring engagement, and tracking performance across all channels.

The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn — someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, contributes fresh ideas, and understands how to connect with fans through storytelling and social media trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Social Media in creating and posting engaging daily content across A’s platforms (X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Support game day coverage and live posting during home and road games.
• Collaborate with the video and creative teams to help brainstorm and develop storylines.
• Help manage the social media calendar and scheduling tools.
• Monitor fan conversations, reply to messages and comments, and engage with the A’s online community.
• Track and summarize content performance and engagement metrics.
• Research trends, hashtags, and new ideas to help grow reach and fan engagement.
• Assist with social media coverage for community events, activations, and team initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Willing and able to work onsite in West Sacramento, CA
• Professional experience with social media content creation and community management; experience within the sports industry preferred
• Understanding and knowledge of Major League Baseball
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Solid understanding of leveraging hashtags and trending topics
• Knowledge of online marketing channels
• Excellent communication and copywriting skills
• Understanding of social media analytics
• Proficient in photo editing using Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, managing multiple tasks across multiple teams
• Must be a team player, contributing ideas in large group meetings and persuasive communication skills
• Able to work many games during the season
• Willing and able to work a non-traditional schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Willing and able to occasionally travel

The A’s Social Impact & Belonging Statement

Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.