Social Producer, Originals
Social Producer, Originals
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Title: Social Producer Originals
Reporting to: Showrunner Originals & Director Social
Classification: Full-time employee
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Compensation: $85000-$95000 annual base
Company Summary:
Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Waves award-winning original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media -- including the hit digital series New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce Podcast P with Paul George and 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony Straight to Cam with Cameron Brink and Sydel Curry-Lee -- dishing out entertaining commentary unique perspectives expert analysis and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. Wave also holds partnerships with 100 rights holders and sports properties providing always-on programming to followers of the internets largest and most engaged social communities.
Wave is seeking a Social Producer to join the Wave Original Content Team and Social Team. We are seeking a Social Producer to support episode production and oversee the social media content of a new original podcast/digital series with a focus on sports. The ideal candidate will have a track record of producing standout original social content overseeing celebrity or brand social media accounts programming YouTube channels and podcast RSS feeds and collaborating with top on-air talent. Theyll have a strong understanding of YouTube all social platforms and related audience preferences and a passion for sports and storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the episodic creative and operational production of a new sports-centric talk show
- Collaboration with a team of producers video editors and graphic designers to create the best-in-class social content around the show
- Develop and execute a programming strategy that leverages video images memes and social trends to put this show at the top of users feeds
- Work with EP/ showrunner producers and talent to craft the shows unique tone of voice and creative outline
- Produce high-profile talent including professional athletes and established creators
- Serve as on-site liaison between Los Angeles-based Wave team and Dallas-based talent & production team
- Create / oversee cutdowns of episodes for YouTube and social media platforms
- Gather assets and collaborate on creation of Youtube thumbnails
- Copywriting: brand building through tone and voice to engage a growing community; draft editorial and promotional copy for each episode on digital platforms
- Identify produce and QC short form social media video content
- Create social media and Youtube graphical assets
- Distribute social media content on up to 6 platforms weekly
- Create and execute on-site/behind the scenes content around brand and talent including video and photo of live record environments and curated social content
- Collaborate with Sales/Brand teams to execute live activations and sold/sponsor content obligations across show inventory
- Utilize platform/internal analytics to track performance understand audience behaviors and refine content strategies to enhance performance
Qualifications
- 3 years producing compelling digital content on social media accounts
- A highly creative storyteller with the ability to write produce manage and execute projects from start to finish in a fast-paced newsroom environment
- Proactive with the ability to anticipate obstacles and problem solve under pressure
- Strong experience organizing production workflows assets and talent schedules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of digital media trends and how audiences consume content across platforms
- Highly skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities
- Basic knowledge of camera lighting and audio equipment
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Experience managing growing and engaging social communities
- Experience working in-studio on original talent-driven shows
- Experience creating and executing content strategies designed to market and promote
- Expertise working with multiple social media/digital platforms: Instagram TikTok Twitter and YouTube being primary
Waves 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 youre 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 its important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower-paced or lower-pressure setting.
Pay Transparency Benefits
At Wave were transparent from the get-gowe want our candidates to know as much about us as possible even before applying. Were excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!
This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $85000-$95000/year and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors including an individuals experience level and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees so in addition to the base salary for this role all eligible full-time employees at Wave receive:
- Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical dental vision and life insurance coverage
- Flex-benefit options (FSA HSA)
- Company sponsored 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement
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.
- 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.
Work Location
If this job is categorized as a Remote opportunity above we may support remote work for applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona California Illinois New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Florida Colorado Oregon and Washington. Whether Wave decides to pursue candidates in these states depends on job scope and varies by job.
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
Direct Applicants Only
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
