Major League Soccer

Manager, Content - MLS NEXT Pro

Major League Soccer$80K — $88K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 5+ years in Editorial Communications, Sports Information, Journalism, Digital News Media, or Broadcast Media
  • Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency with CMS platforms and social media
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of soccer and the MLS ecosystem

Responsibilities

  • Lead content development for MLS NEXT Pro across media platforms
  • Manage social media channels and ensure editorial accuracy on matchdays
  • Supervise and provide guidance to a team of freelancers
  • Facilitate communication with clubs for content assistance
  • Offer editorial mentorship and oversight for various content formats
  • Occasionally oversee match coverage for league initiatives
  • Collaborate with MLS Social on strategy and planning efforts
  • Align with MLS Productions and Communications on content initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • $500 wellness reimbursement
  • Generous holiday and PTO schedule
  • Opportunities for career and professional development
  • In-office work schedule with flexible remote work options
Full Job Description
Overview

The Manager, Content will assist and support the Director of Content with all functions and efforts put forth to promote and grow the League. The Manager will play a key role in driving and achieving departmental goals and strategies directed at the growth of MLS NEXT Pro with content creation on all media platforms, including, but not limited to, web and social media. This role is based out of the MLS Production facility in Stamford, CT.

 

Responsibilities
  • Lead MLS NEXT Pro content development efforts, ensuring the best ideas are carefully implemented and follow standard processes across owned and operated channels
  • On matchdays, lead editorial oversight of MLS NEXT Pro social media channels and regularly manage the league website to ensure editorial accuracy
  • Supervise, schedule, and provide feedback and guidance to a team of social and editorial freelancers
  • Lead communication efforts with our clubs to help achieve department goals and provide content assistance or amplification
  • Provide editorial mentorship and exercise strong editorial judgement during the production process for videos, written pieces, and social posts
  • Occasionally provide or help supervise editorial/social on-site match coverage of League initiatives
  • Work closely with the MLS Social team on developing strategy and planning efforts for MLS NEXT Pro social media channels
  • Work closely with MLS Productions to help develop synergies and align on annual company-wide strategies and league Communications team to post and promote league news and initiatives through website and social media
  • Build and nurture relationships with all internal departments – including Operations, Player Personnel, Competition and Commercial teams - to stay informed of their priorities and initiatives and how they affect Content
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5+ years of proven experience in any of the following areas: Editorial Communications, Sports Information, Journalism, Digital News Media or Broadcast Media

Required Skills

  • Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills and able to optimally communicate, both written and verbally
  • A positive approach and team-building spirit
  • High level of dedication to a quality work product and ethics, integrity, and compliance
  • Ability to work optimally in a fast-paced, team environment, multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal direction
  • Outstanding organization, project management skills and attention to detail
  • Passionate about providing fans with a phenomenal digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content
  • Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok and proficiency with CMS platforms
  • Thorough with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal direction
  • Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and the rest of the Creative Suite
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Able to work non-traditional hours, including match nights, evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed; ability to travel if needed.
  • Knowledge of the sport of soccer and the MLS ecosystem

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of and experience in the sports industry
  • Experience with video production or live video streaming

Total Rewards

 Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $80,000- $88,500, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

 

Major League Soccer believes in the value of in-person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity, and connection. Employees in this role are expected to work a four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.

 

About Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The league was founded in 1993 and began play in 1996. MLS is composed of 27 teams, 24 in the United States and 3 in Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City and is governed by a board of governors consisting of representatives from each team. MLS is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in North America and has a strong following among soccer fans. The league is committed to promoting the growth of soccer in the United States and Canada and has invested heavily in youth development programs.
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Founded
2013

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