Description

Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023, Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues.  Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.

We change the game with faster play, and new team rosters every week, delivering thrilling entertainment in which every moment counts. We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators with a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?

Athletes Unlimited is looking for a Coordinator, Social Media to support our growing social media and digital presence. You will be responsible for helping to execute the social strategy and publish content across all Athletes Unlimited channels while managing community growth and engagement. Ideally, you will be versatile and able to assist in the ideation of content, both through strategic planning and real-time trends. This is a full-time position that will report to the Manager, Social and Content.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain a daily, weekly and monthly social media calendar for organic social media content that blends together all of AU’s leagues and cross-departmental needs such as press, partnerships, ticketing, unlimited club, etc
• Drive the voice for AU social media channels through creative copy
• Cover live games, press releases and events for each of AU’s sports as well as additional events and activations as needed
• Proactively interact, engage and communicate with athletes and fans across all platforms. Understand the difference between AU’s sports’ audiences and how to organically interject AU into the conversation.
• Quickly recognize and react to real-time trends and current events. Leverage trending topics and conversations in real-time to capitalize on content opportunities to amplify AU voice/brand
• Stay on top of new social products, trends, and tech that will enhance communication, reach, and engagement
• Support the partnership team with planning and coordination of partner activations, such as digital and social deliverables and branded content. 
• Be responsible for posting sponsorship campaigns on social media and ensuring contractual obligations are met in regards to correct handles, number of posts, and metrics
• Work hand-in-hand with Manager, Social & Content and the rest of the Social & Content team to ideate ideas, campaigns, and trending content
• Work with the Manager, Social & Content to pull all KPIs necessary and assist in analyzing key metrics to adapt social media strategy
• Possess a deep understanding of meme culture and social media nuances with the ability to translate them into AU content

Requirements

• 0-3 years experience working in a similar role, preferably in the sports or athletic media industry
• High proficiency in  social media platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, and TikTok
• Creative, energetic, and collaborative approach to work
• Innovative and proactive thinker, with an ability to work under quick turnaround times, across multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• iPhone video editing skills a plus
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Willingness to travel to league locations, approximately 2-3 weeks per season
• Familiarity with Athletes Unlimited’s current format and sports: basketball, softball, volleyball, and lacrosse a plus
• Former college athletes are encouraged to apply

Benefits

This role is full-time, remote and is compensated at a range of $45,000 to $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience. While this is the intended range, the actual compensation may vary based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and geographic location of the position. We anticipate the highest end of the range will be reserved for those who exceed the hiring committee’s expectations on all measures of the evaluation process. In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave
• Caregiving benefit
• Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our online platform will require that you submit a cover letter. Please use the space to instead answer the following questions:

• Other than Athletes Unlimited, what is one sports social media account you enjoy their content and why?
• Rank your knowledge of the four AU sports from Most Knowledgable (1) to Least Knowledgeable (4)

OUR DEI STATEMENT

As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.

Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.

Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.