Social Media Associate

This is a Full Time Job

The Associate, Social Media is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day content creation, publishing, copy writing, and channel management for the official social media accounts of the Washington Mystics. This position will develop creative and engaging content while helping to maintain the Mystics social media publishing calendar.

Do you have social media management experience and are passionate about developing and crafting exciting content to drive engagement? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
• Support with social media day-to-day content creation, copy editing, and publishing across all Mystics-owned social accounts. This includes Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, BlueSky etc.
• Assist in maintaining the daily/weekly social media calendar and posting schedule to improve impact of posts.
• Build original mobile-first content, short form videos, and capture live event coverage specifically for TikTok/YouTube Shorts.
• Monitor conversations with fans, brands, and influencers for engagement opportunities.
• Assist with creative requests and asset delivery for Mystics social media and digital channels.
• Use your knowledge of social media trends to contribute content ideas.
• Monitor and assess social media analytics dashboards and reporting, focusing on growing followers and league rankings on all platforms.
• Optimize content for each social platform in terms of sizing, relevance, and timing.
• Support game day/night coverage for all team games and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in social media and/or digital marketing.
• Comfortable with posting across multiple social media platforms.
• Proven understanding and immersion in social media trends and standard processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Sprout Social and other relevant social platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong visual design eye, with regard to graphics, photography, and produced video content.
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to create timely, accurate, and relevant content.
• Passion for sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
• Self-starter able to work creatively and efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledgeable about WNBA players and teams; experience in professional sports is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and game day coverage for special circumstances and tentpole events.

Pay Rate: $17.50-$20 USD/hour.

Benefit Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits.