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PlayOn Sports · 1 day ago

Social Media Team Lead

PlayOn Sports is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. They are seeking a Social Media Team Lead who will be responsible for hands-on execution and leadership, creating engaging content across various social platforms while guiding a team of producers and contractors.

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Responsibilities

Lead by doing: Actively post, edit, and engage across MaxPreps’ social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and Facebook)
Guide the team: Manage and mentor social media producers and contractors, fostering creativity, accountability, and growth
Oversee all posting cadence and scheduling across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and Facebook — ensuring content goes live at the right time, in the right format, with the right tagging and captions
Create daily content: Edit short-form vertical videos (TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube Shorts) and build quick-turn social graphics using Premiere, CapCut, and Photoshop
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with editorial, video, and sales teams to align social output with larger initiatives and sponsored programs
Execute live coverage: Lead or personally post during key events, tournaments, and game nights
Analyze and adapt: Track performance metrics and audience feedback to adjust strategies in real time
Ensure reliability: Manage team schedules, coverage shifts, and off-hours rotations to maintain 24/7 presence

Qualification

Social media managementVideo editingContent creationInstagram expertiseTikTok expertiseYouTube Shorts expertiseCopywritingOrganizationLeadershipTeam managementCreativity

Required

A passion for execution and love being hands-on with posting, curation, and content packaging
Thrive under tight deadlines and high-volume environments
Strong creative instincts and can bring leadership's ideas to life quickly and accurately
Are comfortable managing a team and ensuring accountability, consistency, and attention to detail
Are highly organized and can juggle multiple priorities while keeping a steady posting rhythm
Are available to work nights, weekends, and holidays — when the best high school sports moments happen
4+ years managing social media for a sports, entertainment, or digital media brand
Expertise in Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X/Twitter
Strong copywriting, video editing (Premiere / Final Cut / CapCut), and Photoshop skills

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
Dental, vision life and disability insurance
Employee Emergency Fund
Company equity (stock options)
Open PTO policy
401K plan with company match
Hybrid/flexible work environment

Company

PlayOn Sports

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PlayOn is the all-in-one fan engagement platform for schools.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$72.31M
Key Investors
BIP CapitalHerff JonesHamilton Ventures LLC
2022-04-26Acquired
2022-02-01Private Equity
2021-01-08Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

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Perkins Miller
Chief Executive Officer
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David Rudolph
President, Streaming and Coaching Tools
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