Game Night Assistant, Social Media (Part-Time)

Phoenix Suns; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Player 15 Group, the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns and more, seeks a Game Night Assistant, Social Media (Part-Time). You will support content creation, clip highlights, and publish to Suns social channels during game nights.

You’ll build templated graphics, manage live posts, and coordinate with the Suns Social Media Team to deliver engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Passion for social media strategy and community building online.
• Basketball knowledge including history, terminology, and strategic concepts.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
• Professional with high-profile athletes and celebrities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule, including long hours, evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Previous internship or college experience managing social pages in athletics/sports space (preferred).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite/Photoshop (preferred).
• Experienced content creator, shooter, and editor for real-time content across platforms (preferred).
• Experience supporting social strategies across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and other emerging platforms

Responsibilities

• Support live coverage of Suns games across social channels.
• Clip, edit and resize broadcast highlights in real-time to fit each channel's requirements.
• Create engaging social imagery using templates, graphics, and live score updates.
• Produce live edits of content tailored for TikTok and YouTube.
• Manage and publish content across social media channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social media strategy

Basketball knowledge

Communication

Internship in sports social media

Content creation

Adobe Photoshop

Teamwork

Time management

Confidentiality

Professional with athletes

Editing live content

Education

Degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Job description

Job Summary

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center.

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group is driven by a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care. Our people are at the center of everything we do, united by a shared commitment to create unforgettable memories for our fans, partners, and community. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the success of our teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Game Night Assistant, Social Media (Part-Time) to join our team. In this role, you will support all facets of producing content, cutting highlights, building templated graphics and publishing to social accounts for the Suns Social Media Team, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

Your Role on the Team

• Support live coverage of Suns games across social channels
• Clip, edit and resize broadcast highlights in real-time to fit each social channel's requirements
• Create engaging social media imagery using custom templates, graphics, and live score updates
• Produce live edits of content specifically tailored for TikTok and YouTube
• Manage and publish content across social media channels
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Skills And Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• A passion for social media strategy and community building online
• Demonstrates proficiency in basketball knowledge, including the game’s history, terminology and strategic concepts.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possesses a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive information
• Ability to be professional with high-profile athletes and celebrities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, evenings, weekends, holidays
• Previous internship or college experience in managing social pages in athletics / sports space (preferred)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite/Photoshop (preferred)
• Experienced content creator, shooter, and editor to execute content in real time across multiple platforms (preferred)
• Experience supporting social strategies across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and other emerging platforms

The Team & Experience

We believe great organizations are built by great people. That’s why we foster an in-person collaborative, people-first work environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an “I’ll do it” mentality in support of the team and our fans. From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Benefits

At Player 15 Group, our people-first culture is reflected in benefits and perks that may vary based on employment status and eligibility, including the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including:
• Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
• Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
• Pickleball court
• Golf simulator and putting green
• On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.