Coordinator, Social Media

The Whitecaps FC mission is To Unite and Inspire Our Communities. We are looking for a new team member to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the position of Social Media Producer.

The Social Media Producer is responsible for the execution of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on social media and digital platforms. This role will be an active member of the Whitecaps FC’s Content team and will maximize fan engagement by helping to create new programs that drive partnership revenues, elevate our social media profiles while telling an engaging story.

Role Responsibilities:

Plan, create and post content for MLS social media platforms including but not limited to Tik Tok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook -- on weekdays, evenings and weekends (game, big event, and desk coverage required).

Collaborate on the content calendar and day-to-day publishing of social content in our voice.

Provide and manage live match coverage on weeknights and weekends.

Create short-form video content for social accounts, including Tik Tok, Twitter and Instagram Reels

Leverage trending topics and conversations in real-time to capitalize on content opportunities to amplify the voice/brand for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Collaborate across the organization on strategies that leverage players, partners, influencers, and/or celebrities to achieve organization-wide metrics.

Work with the Lead, social media to cultivate fan engagement and plan/craft social media posts and campaigns, that optimize social media performance across Vancouver Whitecaps FC channels

Explore best-in-class ways to bring storytelling opportunities to life on our website and social media platforms through smart and authentic content that will result in league-leading levels of fan engagement

Qualifications/

Experience:

In addition to bringing a commitment to Vancouver Whitecaps FC vision and values, the ideal candidate will require degrees of demonstrated experience as follows:

2+ years’ experience in Digital Media for a fast-paced sports or entertainment organization

As a member of the team, you will be a creative, energetic, and motivated social media practitioner with a passion for soccer, sport, and social media. Knowledge of the North American Soccer Scene is beneficial

Strong familiarity with social media management and analytics tools platforms such as Hootsuite, , Blinkfire.

Knowledge of emerging platforms such as Tik Tok/Reels along with other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more

Thinks creatively and crafts innovative, deadline-driven digital content that boosts engagement and page views, while embodying our humorous, fan-focused social voice with outstanding copywriting skills.

Proficiency and experience with Adobe Creative Suite to produce graphics, videos, and photos

Self-starter who works well in a team environment, with the ability to craft time-sensitive digital and social content as needed

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as required

Excellent people and communication skills

Quick learner who can learn and adapt to new organizational processes.

Fluency in Spanish is an asset

The chance to work in a fun, non-traditional workplace that truly cares about people and communities

First-class facilities at the National Soccer Development Centre and downtown Vancouver

Training and support available to help develop your career

A generous extended health and dental plan

Heavily discounted game day tickets

Become involved with Vancouver’s most exciting sporting environment

The Club

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is the longest-running professional soccer club in Canada and the United States. Since its inaugural season in 1974, the club has united generations of loyal fans in British Columbia and beyond. With academies in eight out of ten provinces, a network of partner clubs, and hundreds of camps and clinics every year, Whitecaps FC provide a foundation for Canada’s soccer future.

We are also strongly committed to providing opportunities to Canadian athletes, both male and female, with the largest soccer development structure in Canada. This includes academy programs in eight of ten provinces across the country.

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