Social Media Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
The Social Media Coordinator for the Houston Astros will manage day-to-day social media activities, create content, and engage with fans across various platforms, supporting the team’s social media strategy and game day experience.

• Salary: Not mentioned

• Workplace Requirements: Must work in an office setting and be available for extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Years of Experience Required: 1+ years of experience in social media, preferably in sports or entertainment.

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.

• Hard Skills Required: Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.), Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and basic video editing.

• Soft Skills Required: Strong communication skills, creativity, proactive thinking, ability to work under tight deadlines, and a keen editorial eye.

• Preferred Skills/Experience: Bilingual in Spanish, knowledge of Adobe Premiere, video editing/shooting experience.

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Full Posting:

Social Media Coordinator – Houston Astros

Location: Houston, TX

Department: Marketing and Communications

Position: Full-time/Exempt

Job Summary:
The Social Media Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day execution of all social media campaigns for the Houston Astros, helping to drive fan engagement and distribute content across various social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and emerging channels. This role supports the game day experience and contributes to the team’s overall social media strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage daily content across all Houston Astros social media accounts, including Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Maintain the monthly posting calendar for Astros social channels and Houston Open.
• Collaborate with the content team to plan and create social media graphics, video, and photo content.
• Provide live game coverage on social media platforms during Astros games.
• Identify and engage with trending topics and conversations relevant to the team.
• Collaborate with PR and Communications departments to share club news and press releases on social media.
• Track content performance using analytics tools and generate weekly and monthly reports.
• Support social media efforts for partnerships, ticketing, retail, and special events.
• Monitor fan interactions via social listening tools to enhance engagement.

Qualifications:
• 1+ years of social media experience, ideally in sports or entertainment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms.
• Basic proficiency in Photoshop for photo editing and knowledge of Adobe Premiere is preferred.
• Ability to think creatively and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Work Environment:
The role operates primarily in an office setting but can include on-site work at the stadium. Noise levels may vary, and the position requires close and focused vision.

Physical Demands:
This is largely a sedentary role but may require occasional standing, walking, and the use of hands for tasks.

Expected Hours:
A flexible schedule is required, including work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:
Some travel may be expected.