Editorial Manager, Social Media (Remote)

The Athletic; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital sports media company is seeking an Editorial Manager for their Social Media team. This remote role involves overseeing daily operations, developing social strategies, and managing a team to enhance brand awareness and engagement. Candidates should have extensive experience in sports social media and a data-driven approach to content distribution.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401k with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sports social media.
• 3+ years managing and developing a team.
• Experience in a sports newsroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop The Athletic’s US Social team daily.
• Implement social strategy and create social-first content.
• Report on social KPIs and share best practices.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Content Creation

Multitasking

Social Media Strategy

Job description

Editorial Manager, Social Media (Remote)

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About Us
The Athletic is a digital sports media company that brings true sports fans closer to the athletes, teams, and leagues that captivate their attention. We serve a multi-faceted audience seeking a richer connection through immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. Founded in 2016 with hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Melbourne, we empower over 600 creators and cover more than 250 professional and collegiate teams across the US, Canada, and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports, over 120 podcasts, and other premium content. Essentially, The Athletic is at the heart of a sports fan’s universe.

About The Role
The Editorial Manager, Social (US) oversees the daily management of The Athletic’s US Social Media team. Responsibilities include refining processes, developing distribution strategies across brand social accounts, managing schedules, workload, and team development. The role reports to the UK social media lead and director of audience, and involves managing seven direct reports. This is a remote position for candidates in the US or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop The Athletic’s US Social team daily.
• Implement social strategy, create social-first content, amplify top articles during key sporting moments.
• Enhance brand awareness with a consistent voice and design assets reflecting The Athletic’s look and feel.
• Report on social KPIs and share best practices with the wider team.
• Build relationships with editorial leadership, vertical editors, partners, and other departments for content programming and social strategies.
• Monitor trends in media, sports, and social media to keep The Athletic current.
• Create case studies and analyze major breaking news, trending moments, and events.
• Pitch trending social media items to newsroom editors.

Requirements

• 5+ years in sports social media.
• 3+ years managing and developing a team.
• Experience in a sports newsroom preferred.
• Extensive content creation and distribution experience on platforms like Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and exploring new platforms such as BlueSky, WhatsApp, Reddit.
• Growth mindset and openness to experimentation.
• Ability to multitask across initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of The Athletic’s voice, content, and brand positioning.
• Data analysis skills and a data-driven approach to goals.

Salary range: $120,000 - $130,000 USD. Total compensation varies based on experience, skills, and location, and may include benefits. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, savings accounts, 401k with match, paid time off, and parental leave. International candidates receive similar benefits.

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