Key Facts

Remote From:

United States

Fixed term

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Communication

Sportskeeda

Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness

About Sportskeeda

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it. We're one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed. Established in 2009, Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 80 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top journalists from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda also operates a fully owned US subsidiary, by the registered name Sportskeeda Inc. We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

Company type: SME

Industry: Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ITRwrestling.com, TJRWrestling.net, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com, Deltiasgaming.com, and Primetimer.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.

Primetimer is a leading digital destination for television enthusiasts, offering in-depth coverage, smart commentary, and breaking news on everything happening across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.

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: 1+ Years

Role: Contract

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Management & 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 & 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: Maximum 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.
A 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 some of the 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.