Coordinator Digital Content

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Social Media Coordinator will support the Rangers content team by ideating, creating, publishing and tracking social media content. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of how people digest and engage with social content, an eye for detail, and stay up-to-date on cultural trends and industry best practices, especially as it pertains to emerging platforms (i.e. TikTok). This position reports to the Senior Manager of Digital Strategy & Content and will collaborate with the content team around team coverage, tentpole events, marketing partnerships, community programs and more.

What will you do?

• Assist in managing all the Rangers’ official social media accounts, with a focus on content development and publishing for TikTok, YouTube and the Junior Rangers accounts and assist in managing social media calendar.
• Liaise with Marketing Partnerships on content execution, especially as it relates to Junior Rangers; track content requirements and fulfillment
• Collaborate with analytics and insights teams on content reporting, surfacing insights and providing learnings from day-to-day posts and campaigns
• Stay on top of social media trends and integrate new opportunities for the Rangers’ social presence, particularly with regards to emerging platforms
• Attend and cover Rangers events, including home games, community initiatives, and other team events, with the goal of sharing compelling content that captures attention
• Be available to work Rangers games based on team schedule which occur nights/evening/weekends/holidays as needed.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• 1-2 years experience working in the sports industry in a similar role
• Understanding of current and emerging social media platforms and trends
• Must be able to work Rangers home games based on team schedule as needed; this includes remote coverage of road games
• Experience with social media measurement tools such as Sprout, Tableau and CrowdTangle
• Experience operating social media platforms and social media calendar for a brand or team
• Experience in ClipPro, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
• Knowledge of the NHL and the Rangers, including performance and stats, industry trends and hockey culture
• Strong written communication skills, including copywriting, proofreading and the ability to write copy specific to platforms
• Versatile interpersonal skills and professionalism to work across multiple environments and departments
• Detail oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects at once and delivering on time
• Ability work autonomously, but also able to sync accordingly with full cross-department planning
  
  

Special Requirements (physical demands, non-traditional hours, travel etc.) delete if not applicable

• Non traditional hours required in line with team schedule (home/away games, tentpole events etc)
  
  

Pay Range

$45,000—$65,000 USD

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