Lakers Job Opening: Manager, Social Media

 
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:50 pm    Post subject: Lakers Job Opening: Manager, Social Media

I figure one of you wizzes out there would be darn great for this job:

https://www.teamworkonline.com/basketball-jobs/los-angeles-lakers/los-angeles-lakers-jobs/manager-social-media-1956550

Manager, Social Media with Los Angeles Lakers in El Segundo, CA
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Marketing: Social Media
Job Title: Manager, Social Media
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Associate Director, Social & Content

Position Summary: The Manager, Social Media is responsible for ownership of all Lakers social channels, including, but not limited to - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Weibo. This position is part of the Lakers’ social and content team and reports to the Associate Director, Social & Content.

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**):
Full ownership of all Lakers social channels—you’ll run point for day-to-day social operations and content development
Work closely with the Associate Director, Social and Content, on platform and content strategy
Own the day-to-day management of the Lakers social media community across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Weibo (China), and other emerging social platforms
Take full ownership of a multi-brand content calendar, work closely with others in the Social & Content team to assist on other Laker's properties, including but not limited to South Bay Lakers, Lakers Gaming, Lakers Girls.
Create content for the entire calendar year, working closely with the creative team to capture photo, develop video concepts, graphics (both still and motion), writing copy, and posting to social platforms
Maximize any/all media opportunities and access to team assets, events, and activities to develop great content
Live tweet + post content during each game, and identify and capitalize on storylines outside of pre-planned content
Develop and expand social and community guidelines
Has a deep understanding of analytics and how they play a role in overall strategy and creative
Stay on top of emerging social media trends and appropriately integrate new opportunities into the Lakers digital presence
Be an advocate for social media within the organization, and proactively educate
Analyze campaigns and translate anecdotal or qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising strategy
**Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.

Education (Required/ Preferred): Bachelor’s degree (required)

Previous experience:
A minimum of three (3+) years working in social
Experience working in sports, or for a brand that requires availability for an “always on” approach
A portfolio of social media content that demonstrates creativity, storytelling, copywriting, and reaching marketing objectives
Past experience in an integrated marketing team, and operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Technology Capabilities:
· Expert knowledge of all social media platforms
· Adobe Creative Suite
· Drupal (and other content management systems)
· Video editing tools
· Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Windows)

Knowledge, skills, abilities:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong writing skills
Deep knowledge of Lakers franchise, and a strong passion for creative social media
Appreciation for basketball culture and history
Ability to delegate tasks, with strong organizational skills
A desire to experiment and learn
Is tech savvy—you have the ability to make technology work for you and can adapt to new platforms and services
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects a plus

Physical Demands: Up to over 14 hours of walking and standing on game days

Location: El Segundo (office M-F), downtown LA (Staples Center for all home games), and all away games, plus other occasional off-site events

Travel: Up to 40% of the time (must attend all games, both home and away)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:38 pm    Post subject:

They lost their social media manager too?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:39 pm    Post subject:

Amara Baptist or CountOnVic. Book it!
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:39 pm    Post subject:

Maybe Magic was also the social media manager
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:50 pm    Post subject:

Is this the dude that makes dumb posts even when we lose on instagram.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:53 pm    Post subject:

I'm actually kind of intrigued... but I think I partly enjoy being a bureaucrat
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:55 pm    Post subject:

in all seriousness I nominate IG
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:59 pm    Post subject:

GT should get invited
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:09 pm    Post subject:

even that job listing has the flair of a mom and pop shop
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:14 pm    Post subject:

I’ve never seen an NBA job listing...
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:16 pm    Post subject:

I’ve never seen an NBA job listing...
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:04 pm    Post subject:

PHILosophize wrote:
in all seriousness I nominate IG


+1

Magic can be his twitter assistant
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:06 pm    Post subject:

They need somebody to gaslight the masses
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:12 pm    Post subject:

PHILosophize wrote:
in all seriousness I nominate IG


Second
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