Social Media Assistant

Sports Careers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Team experiences & discounts

Complimentary tickets to Suns/Mercury/

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Player 15 Group, a sports and entertainment company in Phoenix, seeks an experienced Social Media Assistant with an international focus. You will support content strategy, video production, and digital monetization in key regions, while aligning with campaigns and cross-functional teams to grow the brand globally.

The role requires Mandarin and English fluency, with Spanish a plus, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. On-site work in Phoenix is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of social media management experience
• Proficiency with editing software; photography/videography experience; Sony camera preferred
• Fluency in Mandarin and English required; conversational Spanish a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Strong time-management with multi-project capability
• Ability to conduct independent research
• Data-driven mindset with KPI focus

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain content across platforms incl. Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Instagram
• Shoot and edit day-to-day content including short-form video
• Analyze social media performance, follower behavior, and trends
• Research industry trends and broader landscape
• Prepare briefs and decks summarizing findings and plans
• Coordinate with external agencies on content planning for campaigns
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments

Skills

Social media management

Content editing

Video production

Data analysis

Mandarin

English

Spanish (conversational)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Editing software

Sony camera

PPT / presentations

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.

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 Social Media Assistant (International-Focus) to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of the brand's international growth, including but not limited to content strategy, video production, and digital monetization in our key regions, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Create and maintain content across Weibo, Weibo, Xiaohongshu (Red) and Instagram
• Shoot and edit day-to-day content, including short-form video
• Conduct basic data analysis on social media performance, follower behavior, and industry trends
• Conduct independent research on industry trends and the broader landscape
• Prepare briefs and presentation decks (PPT) summarizing findings and content plans
• Liaise and coordinate with external agency partners on content planning, including for major campaigns
• Coordinate cross-functionally with colleagues across different departments within the company

What We Need From Our Social Media Assistant

• 1+ year of social media management experience (experience supporting holiday/seasonal content campaigns a plus)
• Proficiency with editing software required; photography/videography experience required, Sony camera experience preferred
• High level of professionalism, including the ability to handle highly confidential content and information with discretion
• Fluency in Mandarin and English required; conversational Spanish a strong plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects within a given timeframe
• Ability to conduct research independently
• Goal- and KPI-driven mindset, with a strong preference for using data to support reasoning and decisions

Experience/ Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience working with a brand, agency, athlete, or sports team preferred

Ability to work locally on-site in Phoenix preferred

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

• 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 emp