Social Programmer, Hockey (Temporary)

17 Minutes ago • 1-2 Years • Editorial

About the job

Summary

The Social Programmer for Hockey at Warner Bros. Discovery will manage the daily programming and curation of B/R's hockey portfolio brand across social media platforms. This includes content packaging, event planning, community building, and real-time highlight clipping during NHL games. The role involves contributing to editorial decision-making, developing social media strategy, collaborating with the national programming team, and potentially working directly with NHL on TNT talent. The position requires strong content identification skills, understanding of Bleacher Report's voice, and extensive knowledge of internet sports culture. Nights and weekends are required during the regular season. This is a temporary, full-time, hybrid role.
Must have:
  • 1-2 years experience in digital media/social media
  • Extensive hockey knowledge and social media expertise
  • Content packaging, event planning, community building
  • Real-time highlight clipping and publishing
  • Editorial input and strategy development
Good to have:
  • TikTok experience
  • Sports news experience
  • Strong content identification skills
Perks:
  • Health insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays and sick time
  • Vacation
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When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

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Your New Role...

The social programmer is responsible for daily programming and curation of B/R’s hockey portfolio brand. He/she will assist in daily curation, caption writing, content packaging and discovery, as well as give input on editorial decision-making.
 

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Help run the day-to-day programming of B/R’s social platforms (content packaging, event planning, community building) around hockey, and NHL on TNT
  • Help lead our in-game coverage during the regular season and playoffs through the 2025 Stanley Cup, clipping highlights in real-time to publish across our social platforms
  • Have a say in helping to develop and execute social strategy on content packaging, selection, curation and hook writing around hockey
  • Work closely with the national programming team to identify content that should live on B/R’s national handles
  • Opportunities to work directly with NHL on TNT talent
  • This role will require nights and weekends during the regular season

Qualifications & Experiences...

  • 1-2+ years experience in digital media, social media or content curation
  • Extensive knowledge of hockey and hockey culture
  • Extensive knowledge of all social platforms, functionality and audience growth best practices. Knowledge and experience working in TikTok preferred
  • Experience in working with teams on projects/events
  • Deep understanding of current media and digital content space
  • Previous editorial, content or social media experience in sports news is preferred
  • Strong content identification skills; the ability to pick out what is important to our audience during a busy window
  • Awareness of Bleacher Report’s voice + extensive knowledge of internet sports culture

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