Social Media Coordinator - Birmingham Squadron

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Who we are:

The mission of the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and Birmingham Squadron, is to be #1 in everything we do and a be global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship. We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!

Position Summary:

The Birmingham Squadron, entering it’s 3rd season in the NBA G-League, is seeking an individual enthusiastic about social media with a focus on increasing fan interaction to join the team. This entry level Social Media Coordinator role will be responsible for supporting the Marketing Manager and the PR/Broadcast Manager with a variety of projects, and will play an integral role in the teams’ social media platforms and success. Our ideal candidate has a fantastic attitude and a willingness to learn and grow, and wants to be a part of a small but growing team.

What you will be doing:

• Support Marketing Manager and Public Relations/Broadcast Manager on a day to day basis with various departmental needs
• Assist with social media needs:
  • Content and video creation, including editing basic content for all Squadron social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
  • Capturing player and practice footage
  • Assist with planning the in-game social content and shot list
  • Capture and create content for social on all game days (both home and away – no travel required)
  • Creation and implementation of away game strategies for social media
• Assist marketing manager with execution of social media calendar
• Develop and execute creative collateral for Ticketing and Corporate Partnerships teams, including slide decks, pitches, proposals and graphics
• Assist with Community Relations department as needed
  • Build and develop creatives for community events
  • Assist at activations if needed

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business is preferred
• At least 1 year of experience supporting social media content, public relations, or communications
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Ability to work both independtly and with others, as well as in a small team setting
• Positive attitude and eagerness to work in a startup sports organization

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• 401K with employer contributions
• Paid parental leave
• PTO and paid holidays
• Wellness Program

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.

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