FULL-TIME POSITION
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be respectful and carefully review the qualifications of the role before applying.
The Cincinnati Bengals are seeking a Social Media Coordinator who lives and breathes social culture and knows how to capture the energy of The Jungle. This role sits at the intersection of real-time storytelling, fan engagement, and performance-driven content, supporting the day-to-day execution of the club’s social media presence.
The ideal candidate is creative, quick on their feet, and confident working in fast-moving environments. You have a strong feel for platform-specific storytelling, an instinct for what resonates with fans, and the ability to execute cleanly under pressure. From live coverage to trend-driven content, this role helps ensure the Bengals’ voice stays sharp, authentic, and always on brand.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Social Media Coordinator position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:
- Create and oversee day-to-day social content creation and publishing across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and Threads
- Help maintain and adhere to a social media content calendar
- Maintain the voice and brand persona of the Cincinnati Bengals online
- Execute live press conferences across owned social channels
- Provide hands-on-keyboard coverage of home and away games
- Identify emerging social media platforms and content opportunities
- Ideate and execute original content related to current events and trending topics as relevant to the brand
- Monitor fan sentiment and identify ways to increase reach and engagement
- Engage and respond to followers/fans in a real-time manner
- Report weekly on content performance and social analytics to understand data trends and identify strengths and weaknesses
- Attend brand events and capture content for social media handles as needed
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferred areas of study include digital media, social media, marketing, communications or related field
- Possess a working knowledge of and strong passion for football and the National Football League
- Minimum 1 year of social media experience required. Experience in professional sports and entertainment preferred
- Knowledge about the latest technology and social media trends, tools, and platforms including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat
- Skilled in capturing, producing, and editing creative platform-specific photo and video content using Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Previous experience managing paid social campaigns is a plus
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as club schedule directs
- Maintain professionalism when speaking with athletes and coaches in both a work setting and within the context of an interview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position would be on location, 40+ hours a week.
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.
