Rugby Social Media Producer/Editor

Title: Rugby Social Media Producer / Editor

Classification: Full-time Contractor

Location: Remote

Compensation: $4,000 USD / month

Summary:
Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave)  is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Wave’s award-winning, original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media -- including the hit digital series’ “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” and “Podcast P with Paul George,” - dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. Wave’s agency division (Wave Media Agency) also holds partnerships with 100s of rights holders and sports properties, providing always-on programming to followers of the internet's largest and most engaged social communities. 

Wave Media Agency is looking for a Rugby-focused Social Media Producer/Editor to join our team and lead day-to-day content creation for one of our key rugby media partners. This role is all about creating high-impact, social-first video content that connects with rugby fans globally. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, producing, editing, and publishing short-form videos optimized for social media platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Produce, edit, and publish a high volume of rugby-focused short-form video content for social media.
• Source highlights, viral moments and trending topics across professional and international rugby competitions.
• Create timely, compelling video edits that align with current social trends, platform best practices, and the rugby calendar.
• Apply social-native editing techniques (on-screen text, captions, trending sounds, transitions) to maximize virality and audience engagement.
• Develop and script creative concepts for original rugby-focused social series and shows, ensuring storylines resonate with fans and align with key objectives.
• Manage a forward-looking content calendar tied to key rugby fixtures, news, and cultural moments.
• Monitor social performance and engagement, iterating on content strategy to drive growth and fan interaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure all content aligns with brand voice and strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and passion for rugby, including understanding of the sport’s rules, culture, competitions,
•  and key personalities.
• Proven experience producing and editing short-form video content for social media
• Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere, After Effects, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms, particularly for sports content.
• Creative mindset with a sharp eye for viral moments and storytelling opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
• The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately. 
• Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
• Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the sports and entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules, including game nights, to reflect the business needs of the company.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
• The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.

Work Location

If this contract is categorized as a Remote opportunity above, we may support remote work for contractors who reside in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, DC, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas. Whether Wave decides to pursue candidates in these states depends on job scope and varies by job

At Wave Sports & Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company

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