Coordinator Digital Content – NYR In New York City, NY

Company: MSG Sports

Industry:- Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:- 8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:

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 the Rangers’ official social media accounts, with a focus on content development and publishing for TikTok, YouTube and the Junior Rangers accounts.
  • Work alongside VIP Relations and creative producer to source, collaborate with and create content with/for a stable of influencers/content creators.
  • 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 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 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

Why is MSG for me?

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); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.

We invite you to create an exceptional career at MSG

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds

At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

Coordinator Digital Content – NYR In New York City, NY

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