Social Media Assistant Job at Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta

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Overview

A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena / entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest. We love live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and other world-class events. We work fast, execute flawlessly, and celebrate when it all comes together, while delivering experiences that create lasting memories.

Who Are You

An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people with a passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable about Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, enjoy being part of an exciting and dynamic group, and are committed to continuously enhancing team productivity and effectiveness. You also enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you aim for guests to be positively impacted by their interactions with you.

Role Summary

Social Media Assistant — you will be involved in running the social media accounts for the Atlanta Hawks alongside the Social Media Directors and Social Media Coordinators. You will help bring our content calendar to life on social by creating and distributing content.

Responsibilities

Distribute content on Atlanta Hawks and other brand social media accounts (Skyhawks and State Farm Arena) as assigned.

Assist with the creation of content for Harry the Hawk’s social media accounts, bringing the mascot’s personality to life.

Write copy for social media posts.

Create assets for posts from the content calendar using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, and other software as assigned.

Assist with community and fan management on our accounts.

Cover Hawks games and other events by live clipping and posting in real time.

Help manage Hawks.com content and homepage.

Attend Atlanta Hawks games, community events, and other events to gather content as assigned.

Assist with social media post ideation as assigned.

Stay current with social media trends and topics.

Remain flexible and nimble to assist with additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Academic and / or work experiences related to Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.

Knowledge of basketball and pop culture.

Obsession with social media trends and platforms.

Familiarity with social media post metrics.

Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on social media writing.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects.

Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Strong teamwork and ability to collaborate with others without direct authority.

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and good judgment.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary.

Education And Experience

Academic and / or work experiences related to Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.

Experience working in social media for a brand is a plus, but not required.

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, etc.).

Experience with social media reporting and analytics is preferred.

Experience with sports highlight video clipping software (Clipro / AvGen) is a plus, but not required.

Experience with sports photography is a plus, but not required.

Relocation Information

Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the applicant. This role must live and work in the Atlanta, GA area.

Reliable transportation is also needed.

Physical Requirements

Work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!

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