Part-Time Jazz Bantam Social Media Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

The Jazz Bantam Social Media Associate is a part-time role responsible for managing and growing the social media account for the new Jazz Bantam program. Working in collaboration with the Jazz Youth team and the Utah Jazz social media team this position brings experience and initiative to content planning scheduling and day-to-day channel management. This role requires someone who can independently coordinate with content creators and freelancers manage a content calendar and ensure timely on-brand coverage of games tournaments and youth programming all while contributing original copy and creative direction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain social media channels for the Utah Jazz Bantam program with a primary focus on Instagram
• Coordinate and manage content schedules with content creators freelancers and the Jazz Youth team to ensure consistent and timely coverage
• Develop and manage a content calendar prioritizing key games tournaments and program milestones
• Plan and develop content concepts that authentically represent the Bantam program and resonate with a youth basketball audience
• Write compelling on-brand copy for posts captions and stories across platforms
• Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro to support quick-turnaround game highlights recaps and program storytelling
• Monitor and engage with comments messages and community interactions
• Collaborate with the design team and freelancers on creative assets including graphics and short-form video
• Identify and act on platform trends to keep content fresh and relevant
• Leverage knowledge of the game of basketball and the youth basketball landscape to inform content strategy and storytelling
• Work nights and weekends as required to support live game and tournament coverage

COMPETENCIES:

• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others including external creators and freelancers to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 24 years of experience in social media management content coordination or a related field
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with content creators freelancers or external partners
• Strong copywriting skills with great attention to detail and brand voice
• Proficient across major social media platforms with deep knowledge of Instagram
• Keen eye for trends and the ability to quickly adapt content strategy
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro required
• Strong video editing skills
• Strong content planning skills with the ability to develop concepts write copy and execute basic edits independently
• Ability to shoot photo and video is a plus
• Solid understanding of the game of basketball and the youth basketball landscape including club programs tournaments terminology and the culture around the sport
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Self-Starter - Proactively takes initiative identifies opportunities for improvement and independently drives projects to completion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe inspect estimate and assess.
• This person must be able to sit stand bend walk and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

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Note: The need may arise to revise supplement or rescind portions of this job description and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.