- Location
- New York City, NY · New York City
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Department
- IT
Description
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Coordinator, Digital Content will support the Rangers content team by ideating, creating, and publishing social media content. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of how people digest and engage with social content, have an eye for detail and stay up-to-date on cultural trends and industry best practices, especially as it pertains to emerging platforms. This position reports to the Specialist, Digital Content and will collaborate with the content team around team coverage, tentpole events, marketing partnerships, community programs and more.
What will you do?
- Assist in capturing, creating, writing copy and publishing content for Rangers social media channels, with a focus on emerging platforms
- Provide coverage of Rangers home and away games with the goal of sharing compelling content that captures attention
- Stay on top of social media trends and integrate new opportunities for the organization’s social presence
- Coordinate with the Youth Hockey team to lead the day-to-day management of Jr Rangers social media accounts
- Attend and provide coverage of Jr. Rangers events, community initiatives, team practices and other events as needed
- Assist in reporting metrics, surfacing insights and learnings stemming from day-to-day posts and campaigns
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
- Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
What do you need to succeed?
- 1-2 years of relevant experience, hockey or sports background preferred
- Knowledge of the NHL preferred
- Strong written communication skills, including copywriting, proofreading and the ability to write copy specific to platforms
- Experience creating content using Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Slate in addition to familiarity with operating a camera
- Understanding of current and emerging social media platforms and trends
- Must be able to work Rangers games based on team schedule as needed; this includes remote coverage of road games
- Experience operating social media platforms for a brand or team
- Versatile interpersonal skills and professionalism to work across multiple environments and departments
- Detail oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects at once and delivering on time
- Ability to work autonomously but also able to sync accordingly with full cross-department planning
- Experience with content management tools such as Sprout, Tableau and Airtable a plus
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At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
