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Who We Are

The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be No. 1 in everything we do and to be a global brand to all 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!

Who You Are

You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see it’s teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, and ready to work hard and have fun.

Position Summary

The Social Media Manager, Team & International Content, will help oversee the Saints and Pelicans’ day-to-day social media planning, content creation, and the development of the teams’ international social strategy. This individual will collaborate with internal social media, production and marketing teams and external agencies to ensure our content is best-in-class and reaches the largest possible audience while delivering on team objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

• Help supervise social media staff that includes two coordinators, an illustrator, a vertical video editor and two associates
• Create and manage detailed team content calendars
• Lead social ideation for practice and game coverage
• Communicate daily with PR and production staffs to ensure content plans are executed correctly
• Oversee international strategy for social content
• Communicate daily with partner agencies to ensure international content plans are executed correctly
• Collaborate with the marketing team to identify synergies between English and international content plans
• Work across multiple third parties and time zones, often requiring communications during evenings and weekends
• Monitor all international platforms to ensure they are correctly programmed and up to date
• Travel to international events as requested
• Monitor the daily social conversation of our fans, other brands, teams, and influencers to gauge social media sentiment
• Closely monitor players’ social media accounts; when possible, work with the players to create unique, engaging content
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, or related majors
• 4+ years of experience in social media. Experience in managing content in or across international markets a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from inception to launch
• Knowledge of all social media platforms - including Instagram, TikTok, X, Weibo, Threads and Facebook - and what content performs best on each
• Ability to work and lead within a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability to work and plan with large, diverse groups
• Sports experience a must, NFL or NBA experience a plus
• Ability to communicate verbally and through the written word. Ability to speak and write in French and/or Mandarin a plus
• Ability to work unusual hours - nights, weekends, and holidays - as needed based on the NFL and NBA schedules
  
  

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 Saints/Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints/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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