Chicago Cubs · 4 hours ago
Social Media Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe Chicago Cubs are seeking an experienced Social Media Manager to help lead and evolve the organization’s social media practice. This role is responsible for developing and executing platform strategies across all owned social channels, overseeing day-to-day content execution, and driving audience growth and brand relevance through social-first storytelling.
Sports
Hiring Manager
Bradley Nagel
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day content calendar, publishing, and performance of Cubs social media channels (Meta, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube)
Collaborate with the Assistant Director to continually evolve the Cubs’ social media playbook sharpening our voice, experimenting with formats, and crafting platform-first strategies that surprise and delight fans
Be the go-to connector between the social team and other departments (Communications, Partnerships, Ticketing etc.) to bring big ideas to life with perfect timing and execution
Lead dynamic social coverage for home games, marquee moments, and key initiatives bringing the energy of Wrigley Field and Cubs culture straight to our fans’ feeds (including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed)
Concept, script, and publish scroll-stopping, social-first content that sparks conversation, drives engagement, and captures the spirit of the Cubs brand
Partner with the Cubs Production Team to ideate around eye-catching videos, graphics, and photography that stand out in a crowded feed
Keep your finger on the pulse of real-time trends, adapting content to stay fresh, authentic, and at the center of the cultural conversation
Spot creative crossover opportunities that blend baseball moments with trending internet culture, music, memes, and fan communities
Collaborate on influencer campaigns, ensuring deliverables feel organic and on-brand
Use performance data and post-campaign recaps to refine our content mix and find new ways to surprise our audience
Qualification
Required
5 to 7 years of experience managing brand social media accounts, preferred in professional or D1 collegiate sports
Proven success in growing audiences, building voice, and delivering platform-specific content that drives results
Strong creative instincts and ability to think like a producer, from scripting to identifying viral moments
Deep expertise in platform-first content strategy understanding audience behavior, algorithms, and creative best practices unique to each social channel
Experience managing live event coverage and creating content on tight deadlines
Fluent in internet culture with an instinct for how to adapt trends, memes, and cultural moments into sports storytelling in a timely and authentic way
Exceptional copywriting skills, especially in developing a brand voice that is witty, approachable, and contextually aware
Confident managing projects, content coverage, and coordination across teams to ensure timely and high-quality execution
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support the full baseball season
This position is based in Chicago and not eligible for remote work
Preferred
Bonus: familiarity with paid social strategy or campaign optimization
Deep understanding of baseball, its culture, and its fan base, with the ability to make the game relevant to new and diverse audiences
Experience using tools such as Sprout Social, Tagger, Slate, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
Benefits
On-site parking
Transit benefits
Paid time off: Personal, Sick, Vacation Time, Office Holidays & Winter Break
Flexible work arrangement
Casual work attire environment
Complimentary Meal & beverage plan
Cubs home game & spring training game ticket allotment
Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales
401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match
Benefit Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Health & Wellness engagement & programming
Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Free access to EV charging stations
Free subscription to Marquee Sports Network
Company
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs franchise, a charter member of Major League Baseball’s National League since 1876, has won the National League pennant 17 times and was the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles in the 1907 and 1908 seasons.
1001-5000 employees
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