Social Media Manager

Thrill One is a next-generation content company that lives at the nexus of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. The parent company of Nitro Circus, Nitrocross, Street League Skateboarding (SLS), and Superjacket Productions (producers of MTV’s “Ridiculousness”), Thrill One is dedicated to creating mind-blowing action sports events and original content throughout the world, fueled by the most daring athletes, talent and brands in thrill-based entertainment. Thrill One also boasts the largest aggregate social audiences in action sports, with over 40 million followers across its multiple brand pages and channels. Each year, Thrill One produces over 50 industry-leading live events across all continents to record-breaking audiences and drives 50% of MTV’s gross ratings. This role provides a chance to be a crucial member of this exciting growth company. More information on Thrill One can be found here: https://thrillone.com/

Thrill One is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Summary:

Thrill One is looking for an ambitious, fun, bold and creative Social Media Manager to support Thrill One owned properties – Nitro Circus, Nitrocross and SLS – and partners (e.g. Power Slap) across priority social media channels. This position offers a hands-on, interactive experience in a collaborative environment – it’s an opportunity to push boundaries, be a creative problem-solver, and help shape the world-class, global brands that our fans love.

*** Candidates must include salary requirements with application. Applications without salary requirements will not be considered.***

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for programming priority social media and distribution channels (incl. TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Rumble, etc.) across multiple owned properties
• Maintain weekly content calendars for owned social media channels across multiple properties
• Lead community management efforts and campaigns (including UGC), and engage with key influencers, Athletes and partners
• Analyze social media performance and maintain weekly campaign reports and post-event and campaign reports for partners via native analytics and reporting tools
• Research and identify potential new social, influencer or digital partnerships to help evolve marketing campaigns
• Work with the Marketing team members to support initiatives, manage needs, and create assets for social media
• Develop, pitch and provide creative input during Marketing meetings and collaborate with members of the broader Marketing Team
• Maintain weekly content calendars for owned social media channels across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Rumble
• Monitor platform trends and utilize up-to-date posting specifications and formats across major social media channels
• Actively participate in creative brainstorm sessions – teamwork makes the dream work
• Learn, take initiative, work hard, test boundaries, be different, and don’t forget to have fun!

Education/Experience: 

• Two to five (3-5) years of experience in social media programming or management
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with the following creative systems (After Effects, Motion, Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)
• Adept knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel
• Experience working with brands and athletes is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills required
• Ability to multitask and work toward several milestones on various projects simultaneously within tight deadlines
• Ability to collaborate well with other creative professionals to supply top-notch finalized products
• Desire to operate successfully in a fast paced, 24/7 sports environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic and eager to learn with strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Note: Occasional travel, and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

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