Job Title: Manager, Social Media

Company: Long Beach Baseball Club

Location: Long Beach, CA

Full time

About Innovation Baseball Partners (IBP)

Innovation Baseball Partners (IBP) is an ownership group and operating company focused on building a portfolio of independent minor league baseball teams. We believe in the magic of baseball as a force for good, fostering high-quality baseball and strong community contributions through innovation, entertainment, and civic pride.

IBP provides resources, scale, and expertise to help each standalone team in our portfolio thrive. Currently, our portfolio includes the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers and the Long Beach Baseball Club, with additional teams in active development. Our teams play in the Pioneer Baseball League, an independent league founded in 1939 that partners with Major League Baseball.

This is a unique opportunity to drive social media and content for Long Beach's new independent professional baseball team. We're looking for someone who lives and breathes Long Beach—a leader who will ensure our team is deeply connected in the community and champions the culture that makes Long Beach so special.

Role Description

This is a hybrid role for a Social Media Manager, located in Long Beach, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing and executing social media strategies, content creation and management, and online community building and engagement. The role requires a creative and strategic mindset with the ability to collaborate with company leaders, and other employees to achieve the company's business objectives. You are someone comfortable working evenings, weekends, and game days as required.

Key Responsibilities

● Social Channel Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of social media presence, including Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

● Expand Social Engagement: Plan and run campaigns across social channels to boost brand awareness, increase followers, and expand engagement.

● Content Creation and Management: Develop and execute a weekly content calendar, produce corresponding content, and maintain a content library of assets.

● Community Engagement and Management: Lead online community building, interact with followers, respond to inquiries, and build a positive brand presence.

● Analytics and Reporting: Track and analyze campaign performance, using data to optimize strategies and grow audiences.

● Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with ticket sales, sponsorship, and creative teams to ensure cohesive marketing efforts.

● Gameday Activations: Support with the set-up, management, and breakdown of pregame, in-game, and post-game fan activations.

● Community Engagement: Be present at activations, collect stories and testimonials, and ensure the team is represented in real time at local events.

● Social Amplification: Publish timely content across channels to build excitement, share fan experiences, and grow engagement during the most critical awareness window.

● Ticketing Marketing Support: Collaborate with commercial lead to develop messaging and creative for presales, season packages, and group sales.

The position is hybrid, with expectation of frequent in-person engagements in Long Beach, CA..

Who You Are: Qualifications & Attributes

● Social Media Savvy: You actively engage with current social media trends, including memes, challenges, and trending topics, knowing when one is relevant to the brand and our audience.

● Strategic & Creative Thinker: You're not just a content creator; you're a storyteller with a business mindset. You can connect the dots between brand goals and digital strategy, leveraging data and trends to build a compelling narrative that resonates with the target audience.

● Agile & Adaptable: The digital landscape is always changing, and you're excited by that. You're a lifelong learner who stays ahead of the curve, quickly mastering new platforms, tools, and algorithms. You're comfortable testing new ideas, analyzing what works, and pivoting when it doesn't.

● Data-Driven & Analytical: You don't just post; you measure. You're comfortable diving into analytics to understand performance, identify trends, and derive actionable insights that inform future strategies. You have an innate curiosity to understand the "why" behind the numbers.

● Engaging & Empathetic: You see social media as a two-way street. You genuinely enjoy engaging with an audience, responding to feedback, and building a loyal community around a brand. You have a knack for understanding different user personas and tailoring communication to build trust and rapport.

● Entrepreneurial & Scrappy: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You have a "builder" mentality and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get the job done.

● A Passion for Sports & Community: You have a genuine belief in the power of sports to bring people together, build a more healthy society, and revitalize communities. You are motivated by the opportunity to deliver a positive impact to the fans and communities our teams serve.

Preferred

● Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish)

● Deep knowledge of and connection to the local community in Long Beach

● Creative thinker with strong attention to detail and a passion for storytelling

● Can shoot, edit, and produce video content.

● Familiarity and curiosity to learn and leverage AI tools.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why You'll Love Working at Long Beach Baseball Club

● Build From the Ground Up: This is a rare opportunity to help build the operations for a growing sports ownership group and shape the future of our organization.

● Unmatched Impact: Your work will influence the success of a new baseball team in Long Beach.

● A Unique Challenge: You'll tackle the challenge of building the brand and digital footprint of a whole new team

● Join a Winning Team: Work with a passionate, smart, and ambitious leadership team that is committed to innovation and excellence.

If you are ready to bring your social media and content expertise to the ballpark, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation

● Competitive salary commensurate with experience

● Health, dental, and vision insurance

● Paid time off and holidays

● Game day perks and team merchandise discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.