Director, Social + Digital Content

Gondola; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Chargers are seeking a Director of Social + Digital Content to oversee day-to-day operations of our organic social feeds. Reporting to the VP of Digital Marketing + Social Media, you will lead content teams, drive platform-specific strategies, and ensure alignment with tentpole events and partnerships.

The role requires a deep understanding of football culture, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate nights and weekends to capture real-time moments and trend-driven content

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience managing organic social media accounts.
• 2-4 years managing social/digital direct reports.
• Preferred: Experience working for a professional sports team or league.

Responsibilities

• Lead the social programming, vertical video and digital content teams in creating and programming culturally relevant content.
• Oversee day-to-day content cadences across Chargers social platforms and real-time decision making on content.
• Collaborate with Community, Public Relations and Partnerships to align content with organizational priorities.
• Partner with Content Performance and Video Production teams to implement platform strategies and ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Social media strategy

Trend awareness

Communication

Football/NFL knowledge

Night/weekend availability

Job description

# Director, Social + Digital Content## •### @ChargersPosted on 3/4/2026•Full-time## Job DescriptionThe Director, Social + Digital Content will oversee the day to day operations of the Chargers organic social media feeds and . This position reports to the Vice President, Digital Marketing + Social Media.**RESPONSIBILITIES***MANAGEMENT** Lead the social programming, vertical video and digital content teams in creating and programming culturally relevant content that amplifies our brand and reaches new, engaged audiences* Oversee the day to day content cadences across Chargers Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and* Make strategic, real-time decisions regarding Chargers organic content* Develop ideas that flex across platforms — while also driving best-in-class performance within specific platforms*COLLABORATION** Serve as a liaison between social and digital content team and other teams within the organization including Community, Public Relations and Partnerships* Manage the execution and programming of partner content across all chargers social platforms and* Oversee the content calendar + weekly programming meetings ensuring strategic alignment across tentpole events, activations, and partnerships* Collaborate closely with other internal stakeholders to ideate and execute around tent pole events and organizational priorities* Partner closely with Content Performance team to implement platform and content strategies that drive growth, revenue and engagement* Work closely with Video Production teams to ensure content is aligned across* Develop and implement platform-specific social media strategies that elevate our team, players, organization and brand*INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP** Use data to guide content decisions, trend identification, resource allocation, and optimizations* Stay on top of emerging digital trends and consistently integrate new opportunities for the Chargers’ online presence* Execute a social-first content ecosystem, building streamlined capabilities that enable rapid content creation and deployment* Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvementQUALIFICATIONS* 6+ years experience managing organic social media accounts* 2-4 years managing social/digital direct reports* Preferred: Experience working for a professional sports team or leagueREQUIRED SKILLS* Experience managing a high-frequency and culturally relevant social media team* Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders at all levels* Strong understanding of the Chargers voice and tone* Deeply online and in tune with trends, memes, viral content and popular culture* Well versed in football and the NFL* Ability to work nights and weekendsThe Los Angeles Chargers are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.LocationOn-siteEl Segundo, CaliforniaPayPay not disclosed