Overview: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com. Role Summary: The Social Media Coordinator will support the Knicks content team by ideating, creating, publishing, and tracking highly-engaging social media content. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of how people digest and engage with social content, an eye for detail, and stay up-to-date on cultural trends, and industry best practices. This position reports to the Director of Digital Strategy & Content and will collaborate with the content team around team coverage, tentpole events, marketing partnerships, community programs, and more. Specific Functions/Activities Summary:

• Assist in managing the Knicks’ official accounts, with a focus on content development and publishing for TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube Shorts
• Serve as the community manager for Knicks social, finding unique and innovative ways to cultivate, sustain, and engage existing and new audiences
• Support other Knicks social properties, including but not limited to Junior Knicks and Knicks City Dancers, Knicks Gaming
• Create quick-turn graphics and video edits when needed
• Liaise with Marketing Partnerships on content execution; track content requirements and fulfillment
• Lead content reporting, surfacing insights and learnings around day-to-day posts and campaigns
• Stay on top of social media trends and integrate new opportunities for the Knicks’ social presence
• Attend and cover Knicks events, including home games, community initiatives, and other team events, with the goal to share compelling content that captures attention.
• Be available to work Knicks games based on team schedule which occur nights/evening/weekends/holidays as needed by Director Digital Content

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience working in the sports industry in a similar role
• Must be able to work NY Knicks games based on team schedule as needed
• Understanding of current and emerging social media platforms and trends
• Experience with social media measurement tools such as Sprout and CrowdTangle
• Experience in ClipPro and Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
• Knowledge of the NBA and the Knicks, including performance and stats, industry trends, and basketball culture
• Strong written communication skills, including copywriting, proofreading and the ability to write copy specific to platforms
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to accomplish daily goals while planning ahead and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience operating social media platforms for a brand or team
• Versatile interpersonal skills and professionalism to work across multiple environments and departments, including interaction with players
• Detail oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects at once and delivering on time
• Ability to work autonomously, but also able to sync accordingly with full cross-department planning

Education: At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. EEO Statement: At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.