Manager, Social Media

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world’s best players, and built on record-shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 13th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand.

This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL’s expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports-media landscape and popular culture. The future of the NWSL is now — and we’re looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.

The Role

The Manager, Social Media will serve as an integral part of the NWSL's content team, helping to bring the league's brand to life across NWSL social channels. This is a role for someone who lives and breathes social media and content, understands the nuances of each platform, knows how to write copy that resonates, and genuinely cares about connecting with a passionate fan community.

You'll work at the center of the league's day-to-day social presence, supporting content planning and publishing, engaging with fans in real time, and helping execute across the biggest moments throughout the NWSL season. If you're energized by fast-moving environments, love the game, and want to help grow one of the most exciting brands in sports, this role is for you.

What You Will Own & Drive

• Support the development and execution of the NWSL’s social publishing calendar for each platform, ensuring consistency and strategic posting
• Help manage content planning and workflows, copy proofing, and publishing across @NWSL social media channels
• Package and publish content across NWSL social media channels, optimizing for each platform
• Support live posting during matches and tentpole events
• Monitor comments, messages, and mentions and engage with the NWSL community
• Implement content tagging strategy to support team’s social reporting efforts
• Assist the broader social and marketing teams with additional projects related to tentpole events and key marketing priorities
• Serve as cross-functional partner for internal teams, supporting broader league business goals and initiatives

What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in social media management, preferably in sports or live entertainment
• Exceptional copywriting abilities with platform-specific expertise and strong attention to detail
• Experience with major social media platforms, such as TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical video formats
• Deep understanding of growing social accounts, particularly in reaching new audiences
• Deep knowledge and genuine passion for women’s soccer and the NWSL
• Basic proficiency in Photoshop
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and fluid environment
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset — comfortable working with tight timelines, adapting to changing priorities, and reacting to real-time data
• Flexible schedule availability, including evenings, weekends, and travel for games and events

Our Investment in You

In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
• Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
• Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Voluntary Pet Insurance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@nwslsoccer.com.