Social Media Assistant Job at State Farm Arena in Atlanta

Social Media Assistant page is loaded## Social Media Assistantlocations : Atlanta, GAtime type : Part timeposted on : Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id : JR00764

• Who are we :
• A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena / entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.
• Who are you
• : An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.
• A quick summary about the Social Media Assistant role :
• As a Social Media Assistant, you will be right in the action of running the social media accounts for the Atlanta Hawks alongside the Social Media Directors and Social Media Coordinators. You will be responsible for helping bring our content calendar to life on social by creating and distributing content.
• What the Social Media Assistant will be responsible for :
• Distribute content on Atlanta Hawks and other brand social media accounts (Skyhawks and State Farm Arena) as assigned.
• Assist with the creation of content for Harry the Hawk’s social media accounts, bringing the mascot’s personality to life.
• Write copy for social media posts.
• Create assets for posts from the content calendar on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, and other software as assigned.
• Assist with community and fan management on our accounts.
• Cover Hawks games and other events as assigned by live clipping plays and posting in real time.
• Help manage Hawks.com content and homepage.
• Attend Atlanta Hawks games, Atlanta Hawks community events and other events to gather content as assigned.
• Help with social media post ideation as assigned.
• Stay current with social media trends and topics.
• Remain flexible and nimble to assist with additional projects as assigned.
• What the Social Media Assistant needs to have :
• Academic and / or work experiences related to one or more of the following in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
• Knowledge of basketball and pop culture.
• Obsession with social media trends and platforms.
• Familiarity with social media post metrics.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on social media writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC a plus.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
• Education and Experience :
• Academic and / or work experiences related to one or more of the following in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
• Experience working in social media for a brand is a plus, but not required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premier, etc.)
• Experience with social media reporting and analytics is preferred
• Experience with sports highlight video clipping software (Clipro / AvGen) a plus, but not required.
• Experience with sports photography a plus, but not required.
• Relocation Information :
• Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the applicant. (Please note, this role must live and work out of the Atlanta, GA area.)
• Reliable transportation is also needed
• Physical requirements
• Work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
• If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!
• We are a professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena / entertainment venue that specializes in creatingmemorable experiences for each guest we interact with.The Hawks came to Atlanta in 1968 and since then, we have been True to Atlanta. Once you become a Team Member, you are family and we are True to You.The home of the Hawks, State Farm Arena has recently been completely renovated to better serve our fans in all aspects of their experiences at the arena. We host approximately 160 events and nearly 2 million guests annually with a capacity of more than 17,000. A 100% smoke-free campus, State Farm Arena is consistently ranked among the top 10 concert and event venues in the world.For our Team Members, we strive to be the best place to work in Atlanta. That means being True to You with investing in your development while having fun. We like to celebrate a lot with parties, hosting team member basketball tournaments and so much more. We offer competitive benefits and perks like tickets to events and Hawks Shop discounts.Whether hustling on the court, giving back to our communities, or investing in our team members, we are always True to Atlanta. Come be a part of the action. Go Hawks!We have also earned the #1 Game Experience in the NBA, and have reached these accomplishments through the amazing work of all of our Team Members. We know you will continue this trend as a valued Team Member with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Our culture is built on inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of southern hospitality. We show our culture in the community by building bridges through basketball. We have basketball camps and coaching clinics, we build new public courts in metro Atlanta neighborhoods, and many other projects like the Million Meal Pack.

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