Job description
Overview:
As a freelance Social Media Editor at Major League Soccer/ MLS NEXT Pro, you’ll work alongside the content team to help position the league as the most innovative sports brand in social media. Your role will focus on crafting and distributing social content (video, images, GIFs, text, and more) on @MLSNEXTPro on matchdays.
This position is remote, with the opportunity to potentially work out of MLS offices (contingent on return-to-office plan) if local to NYC. Position will work up to 15 hours per week during the MLS NEXT Pro season.
Responsibilities:
- Create and distribute content for MLS NEXT Pro social media, including but not limited to: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms
- Social media coverage and support during game days/evenings/weekends
- Write engaging social copy for MLS NEXT Pro social media channels
- Build graphics (working from templates), animated GIFs, videos, and other visual content that align with the user habits within each community
- Matchday monitoring, management and maintenance of the MLS social media communities
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Ability to work during majority of match days
Outstanding knowledge of MLS and North American international soccer (USMNT, CANMNT)
Passionate about providing fans with an excellent digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite + current access to Adobe tools including Photoshop
Innovative demeanor and creative spirit
High attention to detail
High level of dedication to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Ability to work optimally in a fast paced, team environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven decision making and problem solving skills
Meticulous with the ability to multitask
Availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Desired Skill
Business proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required.
Hourly rate is $22/hr.
Outstanding knowledge of MLS and North American international soccer (USMNT, CANMNT)
Passionate about providing fans with an excellent digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite + current access to Adobe tools including Photoshop
Innovative demeanor and creative spirit
High attention to detail
High level of dedication to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Ability to work optimally in a fast paced, team environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven decision making and problem solving skills
Meticulous with the ability to multitask
Availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Desired Skill
Business proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required.
Hourly rate is $22/hr.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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