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Social Media and Content Coordinator
AEG, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Company Summary
Unlimited Vacation, Mental Health Days, 100% paid medical benefits for employee and so much more!
At USA Triathlon, we believe that life is better when you swim, bike and run.
USA Triathlon is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon, all things multisport, and the largest multisport organization in the world. We spend every day thinking about growing and supporting the sport. We're building the most innovative service organization in sports, transforming lives by inspiring participation to help communities become healthier all while representing our country at the highest levels of international competition, striving to win medals with class and integrity.
Our guiding principles are service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. We focus on listening and innovation to ensure we deliver best-in-class governance, provide comprehensive constituent support, and play a leadership role throughout the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
We work hard to serve the triathlon community and strive to being the best place to work in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic movement. We've been included on Front Office Sports' "Best Employers in Sports" list twice ('20, '21), selected twice as an honorable mention in Outside Magazine's "Best Places to Work" and received the USOPC's Advancements in Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2017 and the USOPC's National Governing Bodies' Diversity & Inclusion Choice Award in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
We achieve these great heights by focusing on hiring, training and promoting talented, dedicated, passionate individuals who want to get better every day. And we reward our teammates withunlimited vacation, 100% paid medical benefits, access to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and more.
Come join us in Colorado Springs, the city ranked No. 3 in US News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Place to Live survey, be a part of the thriving Olympic & Paralympic movement, and hone your professional skills as you create opportunities for triathletes to live their best lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Pay Range:
$45,000-$49,000Reports To:
Sr. Manager, Digital MarketingUpdated:
October 2024Job Close Date:
November 15th
Position SummaryThe Social Media and Content Coordinator will maintain and evolve USA Triathlon's social media presence toeducate, entertain, and inspire current multisport athletes while creating opportunities to grow the sport and reach a new audience. Develops, curates, and creates compelling content to distribute across USA Triathlon's social media platforms, including videos, articles, graphics, and more. Passionate about the ever-evolving social media world and always on top of new social trends, products, and platforms.
Essential Job FunctionsCoordinate with Marketing and Communications Team to create and maintain and publish content plans for all social media channels with a consistent posting cadenceManages USA Triathlon's day-to-day social media presence across all social media channels, including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and StravaPlans social content calendar and develops or sources unique copy and visual content, including videos, articles, graphics and more, to engage fans, promote the organization's programs and celebrate the sport of triathlonMonitors and analyzes social analytics to guide strategy and best practicesServes as content project manager for select USA Triathlon social media and marketing campaignsCollaborates with team regarding social media strategy and campaigns; leads creative direction, works closely with athletes, partners and other departments at USA Triathlon on content creation; and identifies opportunities for user-generated contentProduces and edits videos in-house for social and web that promote the sport, inspire members and non-members, grow membership, drive traffic to usatriathlon.org and communicate key USA Triathlon initiativesUses social media to increase brand recognition for the sport and organization, improve value perception, inspire members and non-members, grow membership and drive traffic to usatriathlon.orgStays current with social media landscape, marketing and communication methods and other trends, and adapts approaches as needed to stay attractive and relevant with participants, fans, sponsors and donors- including a focus on being youthful and trendy to reach the next generation of the sportProvides event support at various USA Triathlon National Championships through live social media coverage, video creation and assistance with other tasks as needed.Grows USA Triathlon's social media following and online communityActs as vital customer service arm of organization by responding to member and non-member requests and questions on social in a timely mannerSupervisory Responsibilities
NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A strong communicator with excellent writing and editing skills.Experience and proven knowledge in the social media environment.High proficiency with video and photo editing.Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud collection and Microsoft Office; skilled with Mac and PC operating systems, including mobile devices and technology.Possesses strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple projects at a time.Creative, forward-thinker with the ability to follow emerging trends and bring new ideas to the team.Desire to work within a fast-paced environment as part of a team.Familiarity with the sport of triathlon, or endurance sports, is preferred but not required.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or other related field required1-2 years of work or internship experience in sports marketing or a similar field preferredOther
15% Travel based on events scheduleAbility to work a flexible schedule on event days, including off-hours, weekends, and holidaysAbility to work in outdoor conditions for up to 10 hours, with rest and meal breaks.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. The employee may be required to exert force to manipulate or move items weighing up to 30 pounds.USA Triathlon offers a hybrid work schedule and requires this position to be on site at USAT headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO at least two days per week
Job Questions:Are you already located in the Colorado Springs area OR would you be willing to relocate?Do you agree to the salary range?Where did you hear about this job opening?
Unlimited Vacation, Mental Health Days, 100% paid medical benefits for employee and so much more!
At USA Triathlon, we believe that life is better when you swim, bike and run.
USA Triathlon is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon, all things multisport, and the largest multisport organization in the world. We spend every day thinking about growing and supporting the sport. We're building the most innovative service organization in sports, transforming lives by inspiring participation to help communities become healthier all while representing our country at the highest levels of international competition, striving to win medals with class and integrity.
Our guiding principles are service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. We focus on listening and innovation to ensure we deliver best-in-class governance, provide comprehensive constituent support, and play a leadership role throughout the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
We work hard to serve the triathlon community and strive to being the best place to work in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic movement. We've been included on Front Office Sports' "Best Employers in Sports" list twice ('20, '21), selected twice as an honorable mention in Outside Magazine's "Best Places to Work" and received the USOPC's Advancements in Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2017 and the USOPC's National Governing Bodies' Diversity & Inclusion Choice Award in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
We achieve these great heights by focusing on hiring, training and promoting talented, dedicated, passionate individuals who want to get better every day. And we reward our teammates withunlimited vacation, 100% paid medical benefits, access to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and more.
Come join us in Colorado Springs, the city ranked No. 3 in US News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Place to Live survey, be a part of the thriving Olympic & Paralympic movement, and hone your professional skills as you create opportunities for triathletes to live their best lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Pay Range:
$45,000-$49,000Reports To:
Sr. Manager, Digital MarketingUpdated:
October 2024Job Close Date:
November 15th
Position SummaryThe Social Media and Content Coordinator will maintain and evolve USA Triathlon's social media presence toeducate, entertain, and inspire current multisport athletes while creating opportunities to grow the sport and reach a new audience. Develops, curates, and creates compelling content to distribute across USA Triathlon's social media platforms, including videos, articles, graphics, and more. Passionate about the ever-evolving social media world and always on top of new social trends, products, and platforms.
Essential Job FunctionsCoordinate with Marketing and Communications Team to create and maintain and publish content plans for all social media channels with a consistent posting cadenceManages USA Triathlon's day-to-day social media presence across all social media channels, including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and StravaPlans social content calendar and develops or sources unique copy and visual content, including videos, articles, graphics and more, to engage fans, promote the organization's programs and celebrate the sport of triathlonMonitors and analyzes social analytics to guide strategy and best practicesServes as content project manager for select USA Triathlon social media and marketing campaignsCollaborates with team regarding social media strategy and campaigns; leads creative direction, works closely with athletes, partners and other departments at USA Triathlon on content creation; and identifies opportunities for user-generated contentProduces and edits videos in-house for social and web that promote the sport, inspire members and non-members, grow membership, drive traffic to usatriathlon.org and communicate key USA Triathlon initiativesUses social media to increase brand recognition for the sport and organization, improve value perception, inspire members and non-members, grow membership and drive traffic to usatriathlon.orgStays current with social media landscape, marketing and communication methods and other trends, and adapts approaches as needed to stay attractive and relevant with participants, fans, sponsors and donors- including a focus on being youthful and trendy to reach the next generation of the sportProvides event support at various USA Triathlon National Championships through live social media coverage, video creation and assistance with other tasks as needed.Grows USA Triathlon's social media following and online communityActs as vital customer service arm of organization by responding to member and non-member requests and questions on social in a timely mannerSupervisory Responsibilities
NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A strong communicator with excellent writing and editing skills.Experience and proven knowledge in the social media environment.High proficiency with video and photo editing.Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud collection and Microsoft Office; skilled with Mac and PC operating systems, including mobile devices and technology.Possesses strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple projects at a time.Creative, forward-thinker with the ability to follow emerging trends and bring new ideas to the team.Desire to work within a fast-paced environment as part of a team.Familiarity with the sport of triathlon, or endurance sports, is preferred but not required.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or other related field required1-2 years of work or internship experience in sports marketing or a similar field preferredOther
15% Travel based on events scheduleAbility to work a flexible schedule on event days, including off-hours, weekends, and holidaysAbility to work in outdoor conditions for up to 10 hours, with rest and meal breaks.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. The employee may be required to exert force to manipulate or move items weighing up to 30 pounds.USA Triathlon offers a hybrid work schedule and requires this position to be on site at USAT headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO at least two days per week
Job Questions:Are you already located in the Colorado Springs area OR would you be willing to relocate?Do you agree to the salary range?Where did you hear about this job opening?