Who are we hiring?

The Social Media Coordinator will support the Westchester Knicks content team by ideating, creating, publishing, and tracking highly-engaging 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. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Digital 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 Westchester Knicks’ official accounts, with a focus on content development and publishing for X, Instagram and TikTok 
• Serve as the community manager for Westchester Knicks social, finding unique and innovative ways to cultivate, sustain, and engage existing and new audiences 
• Support other Knicks social properties, including but not limited to New York Knicks, Junior Knicks and Knicks City Dancers
• Create quick-turn graphics and video edits when needed 
• Liaise with Marketing Partnerships on content execution; track content requirements and fulfillment  
• Lead content reporting, surfacing insights and learnings around day-to-day posts and campaigns 
• Stay on top of social media trends and integrate new opportunities for the Westchester Knicks’ social presence 
• Attend and cover Westchester Knicks events, including home games, community initiatives, and other team events, with the goal to share compelling content that captures attention. 
• Be available to work Westchester Knicks games based on team schedule which occur nights/evening/weekends/holidays as needed by Director Digital Content 

What do you need to succeed?

• 1-2 years experience working in the sports industry in a similar role 
• Must be able to work NY Westchester Knicks games based on team schedule as needed 
• Understanding of current and emerging social media platforms and trends 
• Experience with social media measurement tools such as Sprout.
• Experience in ClipPro and Adobe Photoshop and Premiere 
• Knowledge of the NBA, the Westchester Knicks and  the Knicks, including performance and stats, industry trends, and basketball culture 
• Strong written communication skills, including copywriting, proofreading and the ability to write copy specific to platforms 
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to accomplish daily goals while planning ahead and managing multiple projects simultaneously  
• Experience operating social media platforms for a brand or team.  
• Versatile interpersonal skills and professionalism to work across multiple environments and departments, including interaction with players. 
• Detail oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects at once and delivering on time. 
• Ability to work autonomously, but also able to sync accordingly with full cross-department planning. 

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