• Job Description

  Req#: 3395428

  Description

  
  

  U.S. Soccer Overview

  
  

  The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

  
  

  We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

  
  

  U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

  
  

  Position Description

  U.S. Soccer is seeking a social media coordinator to create, support and copywrite for our U.S. Soccer properties.

  Our content team aims to grow the sport of soccer by deepening fan engagement and elevating the profile of the U.S. Soccer Federation, its teams, and players.

  
  

  The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is eager to create content, copywrite and fill out a content calendar. This role will support our social media managers across the multiple verticals we oversee from the Extended National Teams to our Senior Teams. We prioritize data-driven decisions to craft engaging, platform-specific content that supports our goals of deepening fan engagement, growing reach, increasing relevancy and driving revenue.

  
  

  The role requires versatility, quick thinking, using data to make informed social decisions and the ability to work under pressure. There will be some travel required to select events and games as well as working out of our Atlanta offices.

  
  

  Occasionally, the role will assist with other Federation programs, including Youth National Teams, Professional Leagues, Open Cup, Coaching, Refereeing, Membership, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

  
  

  Primary Responsibilities

  • Work alongside our Social Media Managers to assist with day-to-day social copywriting and publishing in our accounts voice and tone.
  • Support our Social Media Managers in the development of the content calendar to ensure that our brand stays top of mind and consistent.
  • Switch seamlessly between accounts managed, understand and effectively communicate following the differences in brand voice, tone and strategies between properties.
  • Ideate with the content team to develop content that stays within brand guidelines
  • Demonstrate sound judgment to curate, prioritize, and publish posts that are consistent with brand messaging, but also with an eye to expand and engage our audiences
  • Assist in covering live events across multiple platforms and create in-the-moment content to generate engaging and timely content.
  • Promote inclusivity, conversation and engagement on platforms by joining in relevant conversations and aligning with meaningful cultural trends.

  Requirements

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of relevant work experience
  • Self-starter and a forward thinker with a desire to collaborate in a team-based culture
  • Experience in copywriting for a sports team or league including live content coverage
  • Knowledge of U.S. Soccer and the game as a whole
  • Familiar with programs such as, Adobe Creative Cloud, AirTable and Slate
  • Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
  • Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
  • Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Discretion - this role will be privy to confidential information

  Desired Qualifications

  • Spanish speaking is a plus

  
  

  
  

  U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

  
  

  We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

• About the company

  620445 The United States Soccer Federation, commonly referred to as US Soccer, is a 501 nonprofit organization and the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States.

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