Journeycompetition is hiring: 2026 Social Media Coordinator in Freehold

Description

About Us:

Journey Dance Competition takes pride in producing the industry's best dance competitions. We deliver exciting, world-class live events in a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere. Our mission is to make every dancer, director and their families feel valued and celebrated while delivering a truly unique experience. Our team is made up of the friendliest and most dedicated professionals, who are driven by passion and have made the commitment to serve. Thanks to their extensive training, attention to detail, and our seamless, on-time events, we consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that each event leaves a lasting impression and creates unforgettable memories.

If you’re looking to work with a fired-up, passionate, and fun team of individuals who are dedicated to achieving great results—this is it!

About The Role:

The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for capturing the vibrant energy of our event and sharing it with our online audience while upholding the Journey brand. This team member must have the ability to edit basic reels and photos to post across social media platforms - Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Along with posting on Journey’s social media, the Social Media Coordinator interacts with followers, responds to comments and messages in Journey’s tone of voice, and fosters a positive online presence surrounding the company. The Social Media Coordinator works closely with the cinematographer to ensure alignment on content creation and overall brand vision. This team member interacts with all of our guests - dancers, teachers, studio directors and parents - to capture fun and lighthearted content. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to focus on achieving objectives independently are all crucial to this role. If you are up to date on the latest social media trends and your Instagram feed is on point, apply now!

Work Details:

• Seasonal employment with Journey Dance Competition Tour, January - June
• Must be available for Mandatory Team Training; Virtual - Jan. 9th-11th; In Person - Jan. 16th-18th
• Must be willing to travel by road or air
• Must be 18 or older
• Must be available from Thursday PM to Sunday PM for travel
• Events may require Thursday PM to Monday AM travel
• Travel from a specified meeting point or airport will be required
• Minimum commitment 6 events or more
• Paid training, travel, double occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Ability to drive is a plus
• Official government ID required
• Background check required

Requirements

What Winning Looks Like:

• Load in and out of the production equipment, as well as the setup and breakdown of stations
• Capture and create emotional, impactful, objective-oriented content for social media
• Deliver content quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Capture and edit content for real-time event coverage for social media
• Capture photo and video content (non-stationary) behind the scenes
• Organize captured content for future use
• Attend to all other duties assigned by the Event Director(s) as needed

Skills Needed to Win:

• Experience in social media management and content creation
• Outgoing personality to interact with dancers and other guests
• A keen eye for detail and a creative mindset
• Knowledge of current Instagram and TikTok trends
• Ability to take initiative without direction
• Passion, curiosity, and experience in making creative content on social media platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube Shorts etc.
• Dance/Entertainment industry background is a plus but not required
• Capable of lifting a min 30 lbs to 50 lbs without assistance

You Create Journey Magic When You…

• Take pride in your work and your talent
• Focus on the Journey mission and celebrate every dancer
• Motivate and engage guests
• Are positive, outgoing, friendly, and approachable
• Are organized, a problem solver, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator
• Are outstanding with time management and time awareness
• Follow instructions and welcome constructive feedback
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Are an awesome team member who is positive and committed to delivering an extraordinary outcome

It's a passion, and we're dedicated to making an impact in the dance world. Join Team Journey! Apply Now!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Journey Dance Competition is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

What does all of this mean? We hire the best person for the job—regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, etc.

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