Social Media Manager

Job Title
Social Media Manager

Department
Digital Media

Reports To
Director of Digital and Social Content

Overview
The Seattle Seahawks are seeking a Social Media Manager to oversee day‑to‑day programming and content creation for Seahawks channels. The responsibilities for this role will include management of the Team’s main account on Instagram, X, Facebook, etc., while providing support on various other platforms and channels as assigned. This candidate must be an excellent writer with a strong background in social media management and an understanding of what works and what does not work on multiple platforms. Their strategic decisions will be based on analytical performance and a keen understanding of how to optimize content for specific channels. While the role will be empowered to pursue content ideas of their own, they will frequently collaborate with other content creators in video and design to build and deliver content. The candidate should have an extensive background in content creation and curation and a proven track record of success in previous roles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee day‑to‑day social programming on Seahawks owned social platforms

Play a key role in the curation of the Seahawks Instagram feed, ensuring cohesion of visual look across IG Stories and in‑feed content

Ensure all social content adheres to the guidelines and communication policies related to each brand and platform

Generate content ideas to entertain, inform and drive engagement across a wide variety of social media accounts related to the Seahawks brand and First & Goal Inc. throughout the calendar year

Manage multiple direct reports, ensuring all deadlines are met and appropriate feedback is relayed in a timely manner

Oversee the part‑time International Content Coordinator and manage agency relationships for Seahawks international accounts, including Seahawks Canada, Seahawks Deutsch and Seahawks AUNZ, while providing support and content strategy recommendations for agencies

Monitor and track social media KPIs, providing reports to leadership and using findings to continuously improve overall performance

Collaborate with stakeholders from multiple departments within the organization to achieve key business objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in a professional social media role

Strong eye for social‑friendly content, with the ability to understand what will perform well

Understanding of the game of football

Above average fluency in social media platforms, including emerging platforms and their analytics

Basic photo and video editing experience (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work well under tight deadlines and thrive in the 24/7 NFL news cycle, handling multiple tasks with great attention to detail

Thrive in a team setting where working and interacting with others is essential for content creation

Interest and experience in the sports and entertainment industry is a plus

Must be able to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, early mornings and holidays as needed

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $95,000 – $100,000.

Benefits details are available at https://www.seahawks.com/about/employment/benefits.

Company: FNW

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