Social Media Manager, Action Sports

Wave Sports & Entertainment; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 66,125,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Wave Media Agency seeks a Social Media Manager to run the social channels for a New York-based action sports team. You’ll build a vibrant community around athletes, competitions, and culture, and drive fan engagement with authentic, high-energy content.

You will own day-to-day publishing, editing, and distribution of short-form videos, while staying ahead of trends and delivering compelling athlete-led storytelling across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing and editing short-form video content.
• History of growing sports/team/athlete social accounts across platforms.
• Proficiency in video editing software is a must (Premiere/After Effects/CapCut).
• Strong understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Manage team's social channels (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook).
• Source standout tricks, moments, and trends from events and channels.
• Build athlete-led storytelling and personalities for fans.
• Create timely edits and series aligned with trends and calendar.
• Collaborate with athletes, staff, and partners on calendars.

Skills

Video editing

Social media management

Community engagement

Mobile shooting

Storytelling

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

CapCut

Job description

Title: Social Media Manager, Action Sports
Classification: Temporary, Full-Time Employee
Location: Remote
Compensation: $23.50 per hour

Company Summary

Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 140
million highly engaged followers globally. Wave’s award‑winning, programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today-- including the hit digital series’ “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony”, and “So True with Caleb Hearon” - dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment.

Wave’s Media Agency

Wave Media Agency collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data‑driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the ACC, Serie A & CONCACAF, and we deliver always‑on content experiences that engage the internet’s largest and most passionate fan communities.

Role Summary

Wave Media Agency is looking to hire a Social Media Manager to run the social channels for a New York‑based professional action sports team. You'll build a vibrant community around the team's athletes, competitions and culture, and push the boundaries of how fans experience action sports online. The ideal candidate lives and breathes action sports (skate, BMX, moto, snow and beyond), knows the athletes and the culture inside and out, and has a proven history of running sports, team, or athlete social accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management of the team's social channels (TikTok, Instagram & Facebook), producing, editing, and publishing a high volume of short‑form video content.
• Source standout tricks, runs, slams, viral moments, and trending topics from competitions, training sessions, and athlete channels.
• Build athlete‑led storytelling (profiles, hero storylines, behind‑the‑scenes access, rivalries, progression) that turns the team's athletes into personalities fans follow.
• Create timely, compelling edits and recurring content series that align with current social trends, platform best practices, and the competition calendar.
• Apply social‑native editing techniques (on‑screen text, captions, trending sounds, transitions) to maximize virality and audience engagement.
• Speak authentically to core action sports communities while making content accessible to new and casual fans, with a distinctly New York voice.
• Collaborate with athletes, team staff, partners, and internal content teams to build a programming calendar tied to events, athlete news, and local and cultural moments.
• Integrate sponsor and partner deliverables into content in a way that feels native to the feed.
• Capture, clip, and publish live during competition days, including weeknights and weekends.
• Shoot mobile content on‑site at competitions, training sessions, and fan activations; travel as required.
• Manage community engagement across comments, DMs, and collaborations with athletes and creators.
• Track performance (engagement, shares, saves, watch time, follower growth), report on growth, and use insights to cut weak formats and double down on what works.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of and passion for action sports, including their athletes, history, and culture.
• Proven experience producing and editing short‑form video content for social media.
• History of growing a sports, team, or athlete social account across multiple platforms through community engagement and distinctive editing styles.
• Proficiency in video editing software is a must (Adobe Premiere, After Effects, CapCut, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms, particularly for sports content.
• Comfortable shooting high‑quality mobile content in fast‑moving, live event environments.
• Creative mindset with a sharp eye for viral moments and storytelling opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Wave’s 5 Core Company Values

• Simplify and Get It Done
• Master Your Craft
• Practice Hospitality
• Be Direct
• Fearlessly Pursue New Ideas

We strive to hire individuals who embody these principles, as they are key to our success. This role plays a vital part in nurturing a culture that supports our fast‑growing, adaptive, and industry‑leading team. If you're someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility and is excited by a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. However, it’s important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower‑paced or lower‑pressure setting.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
• The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately.
• Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
• Able to work full‑time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the sports and entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules, including game nights, to reflect the business needs of the company.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
• The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.

At Wave Sports & Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, victims of any “qualifying act of violence”, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace.

We are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company