Social Media Manager, Soccer

Title: Social Media Manager, Soccer

Reporting to: Director, Content & Creative Strategy
Classification: Temporary, Full-Time Employee
Location:Remote
Compensation: $21.00 - $27.00 / hour

Note: We may support remote work for applicants in the following states: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Company Summary:

Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Wave’s award-winning, programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today-- including the hit digital series’ “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony”, and “So True with Caleb Hearon” - dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment.

Wave’s Media Agency (WMA) collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data-driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the WNBA and CONCACAF, and we deliver always-on content experiences that engage the internet’s largest and most passionate fan communities.
Role Summary:

Wave Media Agency is searching for a temporary full-time Social Media Manager with a specialty in Soccer to support the day-to-day running of an Italian soccer property’s social channels. The role is heavily focused on social programming that consists of: live match coverage, social-first short form video editing and weekday content creation (video + graphics). You’ll work closely with the Creative Lead to deliver reactive, engaging content that helps grow a social audience across North America. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands soccer editing and social media - not just how to make content, but why certain content performs.
Responsibilities

- Cover Italian matches live across Saturday and Sunday, with occasional Friday and Monday fixtures.

- Create and publish fast, reactive content around goals, players, storylines and major match moments.

- Edit social-first video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and existing templates.

- Create graphics and supporting content during the week to maintain consistent publishing cadence.

- Produce lifted edits, compilations, player-focused content, archive edits and trend-led social content.

- Identify moments with strong viral, shareable or conversation-driving potential.

- Write effective social copy, hooks and headlines.

- Understand how to run and grow a social account across Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.

- Contribute ideas for new content formats, trends and recurring programming franchises.

- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and the wider team.

- Work closely with the Creative Lead while also being comfortable taking ownership of content and making decisions independently.

- Identify key tentpole events within the North American sporting calendar and adapt content with an Italian/ soccer-centric lens.

Qualifications

- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.

- Good working knowledge of Photoshop and wider Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

- Strong understanding of football and football culture.

- Excellent knowledge of social media, predominantly Instagram, and current platform trends.

- Understanding of what makes short-form soccer content engaging, shareable and capable of reaching new audiences.

- Experience creating content for social platforms, ideally within soccer, sport or entertainment.

- Strong editorial judgement and the ability to identify compelling moments quickly.

- Good social copywriting skills.

- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

- Strong communication and organizational skills.

- Previous experience working for a team, league, sports publisher, broadcaster or major social account would be highly desirable.

- Experience with After Effects or