Director of Social Strategy, Sports

Caesars Sportsbook is looking for a talented creative social media strategist and leader for the role of Director of Social Strategy Sportswho loves all sports and social media has knowledge of the sports betting landscape is full of ideas and can thrive in a start-up environment to lead our social media and content strategy team with the ideation production editing and scheduling of content for our sports betting vertical. This position will report to the Vice President Enterprise Social Media & Digital Reputation at Caesars Entertainment. This role is for someone who thinks big and gets things done.

• Provide visionary leadership in developing integrated league specific social strategies across NFL NBA MLB NHL and other major sports ensuring alignment with the broader sports calendar and brand goals while driving innovation in content partnerships promotions and digital reputation
• Mentor coach and grow a high performing social team empowering individual contributors through clear delegation structured development plans and hands-on guidance in maintaining dynamic accurate content calendars and editorial processes
• Lead crossfunctional brainstorms and creative acceleration sessions to inspire original thinking uncover new content opportunities develop relevant storylines in sports culture and sports betting and foster a culture of innovation within the team.
• Serve as a strategic partner to PR Trading Field Marketing Operations and other key stakeholders ensuring social strategy amplifies business priorities and seamlessly complements integrated marketing initiatives.
• Oversee realtime cultural and sports trend monitoring guiding the team in proactive participation in sports moments engagement and conversations that elevate the Caesars Sportsbook brand voice.
• Leverage deep understanding of the Caesars Rewards loyalty ecosystem to strategically integrate partnerships VIP experiences and marquee events into social content maximizing visibility driving crosschannel engagement and creating compelling FOMOdriven moments that showcase the programs value.
• Design and lead the Sportsbook influencer marketing strategy including selection activation planning and execution for major events and seasonal campaigns.
• Establish a strong performance measurement framework directing the team in producing actionable channel and content reports and translating insights into strategic optimizations and future planning.
• Cultivate and maintain channel specific strategies with priority social platforms (Instagram Facebook X YouTube etc.) positioning Caesars Sportsbook as the community for sports bettors and general sports enthusiasts
• Champion operational excellence and governance modeling best in class adherence to enterprise IT protocols workflow standards and process consistency across all social functions.
• Lead the social care and digital reputation functions overseeing community management customer response and app store/social reputation strategy to ensure a consistent and positive brand presence.
• Drive team accountability and operational clarity through strong project management effective communication frameworks and performanceoriented metrics across all initiatives.
• Live cover events activations as needed ensuring onsite social coverage is strategic engaging and aligned with business goals.
• Foster a collaborative positive and adaptable team culture effectively partnering with a wide range of personalities and departments at all organizational levels.

• Bachelors degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience required
• 8 years of experience working in social media preferably in sports with strategy and leadership experience
• Extensive passion and knowledge of sports and social media
• An always-on mentality as the sports world is constant with availability to work nights and weekends
• Candidate should be self-motivated; detail orientated and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent written skills with the ability to adapt and represent a variety of brand voices
• Other desired skills include time management skills critical thinking problem-solving and presentation skills
• Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom experience is a plus

Other Minimum Qualifications:

• Ambition:Proactively seeks opportunities to learn & grow.
• Initiative:Acts and thinks beyond tasks to accomplish goals.
• Team Focused: Ensures understanding cooperation and consistency within and between departments. Encourages collaboration and proactively builds rapport with others. Is easy to approach and talk to.
• Self-Awareness: Genuine understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Environmental Radar: Understands how to get things done and when to involve others in decisions.
• Business Intelligence: Understands how our organization works. Demonstrates an understanding of the key business metrics in his/her world.
• Problem finding: Routinely looks to improve services processes and strategies.
• Creativity: Takes advantage of difficult or unusual situations to develop unique approaches and useful
• Professionalism: Maintains composure amid challenges; develops applies and adheres to standard operating procedures.
• Functional Knowledge/Skills: Has the knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Effectiveness: Effectively manages work and resources to meet timelines and goals amid competing priorities. Consistently demonstrates organization and time management skills.
• Communication: Prepares clear concise and well-organized written and verbal communications. Demonstrates active listening. Provides timely and consistent follow-up.

Essential Job Functions:

• Fast paced environment multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint.
• Must be able to handle a heavy business volume and sensitive situations relating to team member and guest problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and not be frustrated by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives.
• Respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate all office equipment.
• Must be able to maneuver around office and property.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to lift and carry 10 pounds.
• Must be able to bend crouch kneel twist and work at a desk/counter when performing functions of the job.