Manager, Content - MLS NEXT Pro

MLS Soccer league; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness reimbursement $500

4-day in-office schedule with 1 remote

Job summary

Major League Soccer in Stamford, CT seeks a Manager, Content to support the Director of Content and drive MLS NEXT Pro content across web and social media. You will lead editorial efforts, manage a team of freelancers, and collaborate with clubs to achieve department goals, while ensuring editorial integrity and timely delivery.

You will mentor staff, coordinate on-site match content when required, and work closely with MLS Social, Productions and Communications teams to promote league news and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in Editorial Communications, Sports Information, Journalism, Digital News Media or Broadcast Media.

Responsibilities

• Lead MLS NEXT Pro content development across owned channels.
• Oversee editorial on matchdays and manage league website accuracy.
• Supervise, schedule and mentor a team of social and editorial freelancers.
• Coordinate content with clubs to support department goals.
• Mentor editors and exercise editorial judgement in productions.
• Assist with on-site match coverage of league initiatives when needed.
• Collaborate with MLS Social team on strategy and planning for social channels.
• Partner with MLS Productions to align with company-wide strategies and Communications staff to post league news.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Editorial judgement

Communication (verbal/written)

Team leadership

Editorial planning

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Content will assist and support the Director of Content with all functions and efforts put forth to promote and grow the League. The Manager will play a key role in driving and achieving departmental goals and strategies directed at the growth of MLS NEXT Pro with content creation on all media platforms, including, but not limited to, web and social media. This role is based out of the MLS Production facility in Stamford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Lead MLS NEXT Pro content development efforts, ensuring the best ideas are carefully implemented and follow standard processes across owned and operated channels
• On matchdays, lead editorial oversight of MLS NEXT Pro social media channels and regularly manage the league website to ensure editorial accuracy
• Supervise, schedule, and provide feedback and guidance to a team of social and editorial freelancers
• Lead communication efforts with our clubs to help achieve department goals and provide content assistance or amplification
• Provide editorial mentorship and exercise strong editorial judgement during the production process for videos, written pieces, and social posts
• Occasionally provide or help supervise editorial/social on-site match coverage of League initiatives
• Work closely with the MLS Social team on developing strategy and planning efforts for MLS NEXT Pro social media channels
• Work closely with MLS Productions to help develop synergies and align on annual company-wide strategies and league Communications team to post and promote league news and initiatives through website and social media
• Build and nurture relationships with all internal departments – including Operations, Player Personnel, Competition and Commercial teams - to stay informed of their priorities and initiatives and how they affect Content
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of proven experience in any of the following areas: Editorial Communications, Sports Information, Journalism, Digital News Media or Broadcast Media

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and problem solving skills and able to optimally communicate, both written and verbally
• A positive approach and team building spirit
• High level of dedication to a quality work product and ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Ability to work optimally in a fast paced, team environment, multi task and meet deadlines with minimal direction
• Outstanding organization, project management skills and attention to detail
• Passionate about providing fans with a phenomenal digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content
• Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok and proficiency with CMS platforms
• Thorough with the ability to multi task and meet deadlines with minimal direction
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and the rest of the Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to work non traditional hours, including match nights, evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed; ability to travel if needed.
• Knowledge of the sport of soccer and the MLS ecosystem

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in the sports industry
• Experience with video production or live video streaming

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $80,000- $88,500, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on the job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Major League Soccer believes in the value of in-person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity, and connection. Employees in this role are expected to work a four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.

Major League Soccer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Major League Soccer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process, as well as during employment. Applicants who require an accommodation may contact Human Resources to request assistance.

Join our team and help support the growth and success of Major League Soccer.