Job Description
- Manage and execute content strategies for multiple US Sports social media accounts.
- Analyze breaking news, validate information, and execute real-time content delivery.
- Write compelling, on-brand text and captions for various social networks.
- Plan, develop, and produce regular content buckets and series.
- Actively grow website traffic and brand presence through engaging US Sports content.
- Coordinate with editorial and design teams to ensure content adherence.
- Continuously analyze competitor strategies, media trends, and platform algorithms.
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Social Media Management OR Sports Content Writing/Journalism.
- Demonstrated proven sports knowledge of covered leagues/events.
- Experience in high-impact caption writing and compelling copywriting.
- Advanced level of English (Written and Spoken) with excellent spelling and writing proficiency.
- Thorough understanding of current social media platforms, trends, and analytics.
- Basic knowledge of digital marketing and SEO principles.
- Reliable personal computer setup with consistent, high-speed internet access.
- Expert knowledge of ONE of NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, or NCAA College Sports.
- Strong, working knowledge of rules, teams, players, storylines, and history of all covered USA Sports.
Job Information
- Sports Vertical US Sports
- Role Type Social Media
- Date Opened 10/10/2025
- Job Type Contract
- Industry Media
Job Description
About US
Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ITRwrestling.com, TJRWrestling.net, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.
Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).
ITR/TJR is a WWE+ AEW focused property with +10M monthly users.
ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.
SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.
Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.
We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.
The Opportunity
Location: Remote
Experience: 2+ Years
Role: Contract
We are a leading global sports media platform dedicated to delivering timely, engaging, and high-quality content across all major US sports leagues and events. We are looking for a passionate and expert Social Media Executive to drive our audience growth and engagement across multiple platforms.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Media Executive will be responsible for the real-time execution and strategic growth of our US Sports social media presence, covering NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, NHL, College Sports, Olympics (USA focus), Golf, and Indycar.
- Content Management and Execution: Help manage and execute content strategies for multiple US Sports social media accounts (e.g., X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
- Real-Time Coverage: Analyze breaking news, validate information, and execute real-time content delivery and updates across all platforms, ensuring immediate response to major events, games, and developments in the sports world.
- Content Creation: Write compelling, on-brand text and captions (copywriting) for various social networks to maximize engagement and virality.
- Strategic Planning: Plan, develop, and produce regular content buckets and series, aligning social output with overarching editorial goals.
- Traffic Generation: Actively work to grow the company's website traffic and brand presence through highly engaging US Sports content distributed on social media.
- Coordination and Compliance: Coordinate seamlessly with the editorial and design teams to ensure no critical content is missed and all posts adhere strictly to company guidelines and voice.
- Competitive Analysis: Continuously analyze competitor strategies, media trends, and platform algorithms to identify new growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Required Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Social Media Management OR Sports Content Writing/Journalism.
- Proven Sports Knowledge: MUST HAVE demonstrated proven sports knowledge of the covered leagues/events.
- Copywriting Expertise: MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE in high-impact caption writing and compelling copywriting for fast-paced social media environments.
- Advanced level of English (Written and Spoken) with excellent spelling and writing proficiency.
- Thorough understanding of current social media platforms, trends, and analytics.
- Basic knowledge of digital marketing and SEO principles as they relate to social traffic.
- Reliable personal computer setup with consistent, high-speed internet access is required for remote work.
Sports Knowledge
- Expert Sports Knowledge: MUST HAVE EXPERT KNOWLEDGE of ONE of the following major leagues: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, or NCAA College Sports.
- Broad Sports Understanding: Must possess a strong, working knowledge of the rules, major teams, key players, current storylines, and history of all covered USA Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, NHL, College Sports, Olympics, Golf, Indycar).
- Ability to quickly adapt and execute content for diverse sports fan bases.
