Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Sr Manager Social Media

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd$90K — $120K *
Katy, TX 77449In-Person
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of social media, content, and brand marketing experience
  • Experience managing paid support across platforms
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience leading influencer strategy and content development
  • Ability to take initiative and operate with urgency

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy development and planning for major social platforms
  • Manage paid and organic content strategies
  • Drive collaboration with creative and production teams
  • Guide the execution of social media and brand ambassador programs
  • Optimize performance through analysis and continuous refinement
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent brand experience
  • Manage and support a growing social media team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Chance to collaborate with a diverse range of teams and partners
  • Potential for professional growth and development within the company
  • Flexible work hours to accommodate personal commitments
  • Regular in-office attendance fosters teamwork and collaboration
Full Job Description
What You Will Work On

Lead strategy development and planning for major social platforms while shaping a unified brand presence. Manage paid and organic content strategies and support the evolution of new and emerging channels. Translate business needs into actionable social plans that resonate with audiences.

Drive collaboration with creative, production, and paid media teams to push innovation. Guide the creation, scheduling, and execution of social media, content, and brand ambassador programs. Optimize performance through analysis, testing, and continuous refinement.

Who You Will Work With

Partner with creative, production, paid media, agencies, and influencer partners to bring social content to life. Collaborate with Customer Care, internal communicators, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a consistent brand experience.

This role also manages a growing social media team, fostering a productive and supportive environment.

What You Bring

Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • 8+ years of social media, content, and brand marketing experience

  • Experience managing paid support across platforms

  • Strong communication and storytelling skills

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience leading influencer strategy and content development

  • Ability to take initiative and operate with urgency

  • Experience working cross-functionally with internal and external teams

  • A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Work Style and Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Ability to manage high-volume workloads

  • Up to 10% travel required

  • Ability to partner effectively across teams

  • Regular in-office attendance is required

  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

  • Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards

Key Skills

Presentation, Driving Results, Strategy and Execution, Customer Relations, Marketing

    About Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

    Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates over 250 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, where the company is headquartered. Academy employs more than 29,000 team members and is committed to providing exceptional customer service, offering an unparalleled assortment of top brands, and promoting active lifestyles through its community involvement.
    Learn more about Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd
    Size
    29,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $4 billion
    Industry
    Founded
    1938
    5 Year Trend
    +7.4%
    Revenue
    $5.4 billion
    NASDAQ

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