Note: Open Nationwide. This role is for someone who can work a flexible schedule which may include, early mornings, nights and weekends.Responsibilities:Manage, ideate and program Yahoo Sports’ major social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok along with other emerging platformsKnowledge of content framing, packaging and demonstrated success in driving traffic and new audiences via social platforms to O&O sites as well as growing audience on social media platformsQuickly optimize and post breaking news on multiple social platforms Stays up to date on current industry trends, evolving strategies and works constantly with editorial and video teams on ensuring all types of social content are following current best practicesHelp conceptualize and execute original video and live streaming ideas for social platformsIdeate unique call-to-action campaigns or other creative strategies to promote content and engage with users on social platforms Identify sports stories to pitch to editorial and social teamsCreate graphics for social platformsMonitor performance analyticsWork with video producers as needed Skills:Demonstrate success in news judgment. Identify content that resonates on specific social platforms and grow audiences both in terms of volume and demographic diversity Understand and execute social best practices in all aspects across all major platforms (scheduling posts, programming video, content promotion, etc.)Strong writing skills and voiceStrong grammar and communication skills Edit video for social clips and publishing live streams on social platformsOptimize stories and editorial content for a social audienceAbility to produce/edit video and create graphics for social platforms using Adobe Creative Suite a plusYou Also Should Be:2+ years running a social media account for a newsroom or sports organization/brandA team player who can multitask and work across multiple groups to partner and collaborate on multiple initiativesA huge fan of all things sports, social media and latest trendsSomeone who enjoys engaging with the social audience and loves to build the conversation around our contentSomeone who can work a flexible schedule in accordance with sports breaking news and events. Sports does not happen during traditional business hours and our team does work weekends and evenings.Someone with a strong grasp of what makes a great social media post that can effectively capture and retain audiences