Managing Editor, Social Media - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is looking for a Managing Editor for Social Media to lead a creative team focused on growing our reach in the competitive sports media landscape.

In Short

• Lead a team dedicated to social media strategy and community engagement.
• Grow The Athletic’s reach and following across various platforms.
• Develop engaging content franchises for key sports moments.
• Foster a positive social media community and promote fan interactions.
• Optimize performance through A/B testing and audience insights.
• Collaborate with various teams to maintain brand voice across platforms.
• Monitor social channels for crisis situations and coordinate responses.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor strategies.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of social media experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven track record in growing social media reach for major brands.
• Strong knowledge of global and US sports.
• Experience with data analytics tools for measuring success.
• Ability to reach new audiences on emerging platforms.
• Demonstrated interest in visual storytelling.
• Strong planning and communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule with minimal travel.

Benefits

• Work in a dynamic and growing digital sports media company.
• Lead a talented and creative team.
• Opportunity to shape the social media strategy of a leading sports brand.
• Engage with a passionate audience.