Social Media Manager

Full-Time Social Media Manager Do you have a passion for a career in sports and want to showcase your social media expertise? Do you have knowledge of the game of baseball and/or softball?  Do you have at least three years of experience in creating and distributing consistent, high-quality engaging content across social media platforms? Do you want to work for a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that is also one of the most highly visible sports organizations in the world? If your answer is yes, and you would like to work for an established nonprofit organization that plays a positive role in the lives of millions of youth around the world, you are encouraged to apply! Little League International in Williamsport, Pennsylvania is looking for a talented and creative Social Media Manager to join our Communications team to elevate our online presence. This full-time hybrid role willcollaborate with the Director of Social and Digital Strategy to shape our brand's voice and presence across key social platforms. The Social Media Manager is responsible for the success and implementation of key partner/sponsor social media strategies and execution, maximizing the return on investment. This role supports budget, key vendor management, contributions to department strategy execution, and the supervision of seasonal intern(s) and any freelance contributors. In addition, the Social Media Manager takes a proactive role in supporting Little League’s digital highlights efforts, scheduling, and coordinating the Residency Program to execute highlights for Little League’s 340+ broadcast games. The ideal candidate will have a passion for youth sports, knowledge of the game of baseball and/or softball, a minimum of three years’ experience in social media creation and distribution, and a proven record in creating impactful content that resonates with a diverse audience and drives online and in-person traffic.  This full-time exempt position has flexible core hours of Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While most work is done during normal business hours, occasional peaks in workload and special events such as the Little League World Series may require working in the evenings and on weekends. Occasional (<10%) travel may be required.

 Why Join Us?

•  A competitive salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
• Ample 3 weeks’ vacation to start your career, and additional personal and sick days to take care of your individual needs.
• Generous holiday time off – up to 20 paid holidays per year!
• A 90% employer-paid medical plan, and 100% paid dental and vision insurance. 
• A 401(k) plan with a generous 6% employer match. 
• Flexible Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work arrangement after training completion at our Williamsport, Pennsylvania location. 
• Creative Freedom: You will have the opportunity to bring your own ideas to life and directly impact our brand's growth.
• Passionate Team: Join a fun team environment that is passionate about Little League Baseball and Softball, creativity, and building an inclusive community around our brand.
• Growth Opportunities: We offer opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Relocation assistance! We offer up to $5000 in eligible relocation expense reimbursement.

 ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL Located in South Williamsport, PA, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 75+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball.  Little League® is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER AT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL In coordination with the Director of Social and Digital Strategy, the Social Media Manager, will be responsible for creating and maintaining Little League’s social media presence across all social media and emerging platforms. You will work collaboratively within all departments within Little League to activate social media strategies to effectively enhance Little League’s engagement based on best practices, key trends, and analytics. You will also assist in strategizing the best methods to distribute Little League’s multimedia content to targeted and new audiences with the goal of inspiring them to visit, support and join the organization. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

•  A minimum of 3 years of experience managing social media platforms for a business, agency, news or sports organization, or non-for-profit with verifiable experience in executing social media strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a marketing, communications, or emerging media discipline, which emphasizes digital content creation and distribution OR equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• A strong knowledge of all social media platforms and experience creating and distributing content for social media platforms and tools including, but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Teams.
• Keen interest in sporting events and live entertainment including a strong knowledge of baseball and softball.
• Possess a passion for Little League Baseball and Softball and a commitment to our mission.
• Bring social media trends, trending topics and viral content back to communications and marketing team for consideration and discussion.
• Experience covering live sporting events and creating engaging and entertaining content.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and can demonstrate the ability to organize, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines in order to achieve objectives and goals.
• A passionate curiosity for social media and content distribution strategies and trends and how to create implementation plans based on those strategies and trends.
• Familiarity with digital media performance metrics and analytics tools and ability to interpret the data to optimize and effectively implement social media plans and strategies.
• Knowledge of video and graphics skills used to create social media content.
• Work in partnership with our creative team to devise and execute a social-first video capture and creation process.
• High proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS Office, Windows, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• The ability to design, edit, and optimize social media content using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Previous verifiable experience publishing with Social Media Management tools (e.g., Slate, Canva, Hootsuite)
• Previous verifiable experience publishing with a Content Management System (e.g., WordPress)
• Knowledge of e-commerce platforms and integration with social media.
• Willingness to work extended flexible hours during busy peak periods to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in sports or a volunteer-based non-profit organization 
• Experience in brand partnerships
• Photography and/or videography, including styling and editing.
• A second language is a plus.

HOW TO APPLY Interested qualified candidates should submit their resume, cover letter with salary requirements no later than Friday, January 31, 2025. Candidates will be selected for interviews on a rolling-basis so please apply early for this excellent opportunity to be part of our team!

Want to stand out? Add an optional link to a digital portfolio or personal website that showcases your work (e.g. Gondola, Behance, etc.) We’d love to see your work!

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE- ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated in providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes. Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome underrepresented minorities to apply!

Job Questions:

1. Do you live within commuting distance to South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, or are willing to relocate?
2. What is your expected salary based on the job requirements?
3. Do you have a strong knowledge of baseball and softball?
4. Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience managing social media platforms for a business, agency, news or sports organization, or non-for-profit with verifiable experience in executing social media strategies?
5. Do you have a strong knowledge of all social media platforms and experience creating and distributing content for social media platforms and tools including, but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram?
6. Explain your experience covering live sporting events and creating engaging and entertaining content.
7. Do you have a high proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS Office, Windows, and Adobe Creative Suite?
8. What is your experience using analytics platforms to track data and monitor trends?