Content Manager, Cheer and Dance
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
FloSports is the leading digital platform for underserved sports combining live and on-demand streaming original programming data and technology to help sports grow their audiences and build sustainable businesses from youth to professional levels. By bringing thousands of events and communities onto one platform Flo creates scale where none previously existed connecting passionate fans with the sports they love while giving athletes organizers and rights holders the tools to reach and engage a global audience.
Flo streams more than 50000 live events annually across sports including motorsports wrestling hockey track & field cheer jiu-jitsu NCAA Division II and III athletics and more. Were looking for people who are passionate about sports embody accountability collaboration curiosity positivity grit and excellence and are motivated to help grow and elevate the communities we serve.
THE ROLE:
FloSports is looking for a Content Manager to lead the creative and editorial direction of our cheer and dance vertical brands (Varsity TV FloCheer FloDance). This role is equal parts content strategist people manager and cheer/dance storyteller.
Youll own the day-to-day output of cheer/dance written video and social content while mentoring and managing a team of cheer/dance content creators. You should know what fans care about before teams hit the mat understand how content performs across platforms (especially social) and know how to turn live events into must-watch must-share moments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the creative and editorial strategy for cheer/dance across social video and written platforms
Lead and manage a team of cheer/dance content creators
Build content plans around major events leagues and moments (All Star college youth professional)
Drive social-first content creation with a strong emphasis on short-form video real-time storytelling and social monetization
Lead strategic collaboration with Varsity including running weekly alignment meetings and overseeing all content-related communication and execution during live events
Track content performance and translate analytics into actionable insights for your team
Assign coverage manage workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met
Hire onboard and manage freelancers and contributors as needed
Collaborate with marketing product partnerships rights and sales teams to support company initiatives
Ensure all content aligns with FloSports brand standards voice and editorial guidelines
Edit content for clarity accuracy tone and quality
Act as a player-coach creating and posting content as needed
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Deep knowledge of cheer/dance culture leagues and storylines
Experience managing content creators in digital or sports media
Strong background in social media content strategy especially video and monetization
Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail
Experience using analytics to inform content decisions
Comfortable working in a fast-paced live-events-driven environment
Highly organized proactive and accountable
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
FloSports exists to elevate the communities athletes and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse inclusive workplaceone where different perspectives are sought out heard and valuedis essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.
We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective inclusive hiring decisions. Were intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.
OUR BENEFITS:
Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin Texas
Annual equity awards for all top performers
Competitive and comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability long-term disability and life insurance
Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
Progressive parental leave policies
Flexible paid time off
Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
Stocked snack bar catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The essential destination for live streams and on-demand replays of your favorite sports, plus original content, real-time stats, game clips, rankings, news, and much more.