Social Media Manager Job at AEG in Amarillo

Department : Communications & Marketing

Job Title : Social Media Manager

Reporting To : Director of Marketing

Status : Full-time, Non-exempt position

Position Summary : The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Prairie Dogs), Double A Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a bright, talented and driven individual to join our staff of seasoned industry professionals as the Social Media Manager. We are offering a dynamic, challenging, and fun working environment with competitive benefits. This position provides the right candidate an opportunity to work with an industry leader in the Elmore Sports Group and the Sod Poodles. Awarded by MiLB as the 2023 Minor League Organization of the Year, The Sod Poodles reside in a wonderful growing community of Amarillo Texas and play their games in one of the most beautiful ballparks in America, HODGETOWN.

The Amarillo Sod Poodles Social Media Manager is an expert at creating entertaining, innovative and timely content that drives engagement and supports community growth. The manager is a savvy, highly collaborative individual that is able to leverage game highlights, player interviews, and trending topics in real-time to capitalize on content opportunities that amplify our voice and brand.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Responsible for creating and posting social media content that maximizes engagement and amplifies the organization's priority messages.
• Act as key contributor to real-time content as part of game coverage.
• Assist in executing social sponsorship activations.
• Assist in creating graphics for social media.
• Monitor and assess social media analytics to identify areas of improvement.
• Produce social content that is optimized to fit each channel and audience.
• Assist Dir. of Marketing in managing content creation schedule and social media publishing calendar.
• Engage Sod Poodles social accounts in conversation in an authentic voice to grow connections and followers.
• Quickly recognize and react to real-time trends and current events.
• Stay informed on social media trends, including developments in video and design, platforms, best practices, strategies, and innovations to stay relevant and effective.
• Constantly develop skills and explore new creative techniques.
• Communicate creative ideas within a collaborative environment with the communication and marketing team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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