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Who We Are

SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members' work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work. 

What You'll Do

The Digital Content Manager is responsible for developing and executing social media campaigns, digital content strategy, and visual assets for the Actor Awards across multiple platforms. Responsibilities include social content creation and publishing, live event digital coverage, website management, creative asset production, and management of the Actor Awards intern program. This role also serves as a key member of the Actor Awards PR team, collaborating across publicity, marketing, sponsors, and digital platforms to support campaigns, brand initiatives, and audience engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include social content creation and publishing, live event digital coverage,website management, creative asset production, and management of the Actor Awards internprogram.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns across all Actor Awards platforms, including copywriting, design, publishing, photo and short-form video coverage for awards-related events and activations.
• Manage communication and workflow with network, digital, and social media agencies, including campaign strategy, timelines, deliverables, and creative feedback.
• Research and monitor social media trends, analytics, performance, and audience engagement.
• Coordinate real-time digital coverage and website publishing needs during nominations announcements, pre-show events, and show day/night and other Actor Awards initiatives and events.
• Collaborate closely with and support the PR team on influencer and ambassador selection, media materials, press releases, awards-related copywriting, MailChimp communications, and publicity-related digital initiatives.
• Track and monitor Actor Awards media coverage and flag inquiries that may require a response.
• Maintain and update Actor Awards EPK materials for press.
• Assist in managing the Actor Awards internship program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and project management.

• Catalog and manage all visual assets (clips, photos, graphics, videos) for social, marketing, nominations, ceremony, and sponsors.
• Collaborate with Producers on the development of branding collateral including: style guides, logos, posters, ads, and other branded and promotional material.
• Create digital and print assets, including Nominating Committee materials, event invitations and signage, sponsor materials, presentations, and branded collateral.
• Capture, produce, and manage photo and video content across all Actor Awards events, coordinating shot lists with PR and Sponsor teams for nominations, show day, and post-show use.
• Support sponsor and partner integrations through website updates, digital content creation, and promotional materials, including asset needs for SAG-AFTRA Magazine

Web:

• Manage and update Actor Awards website content including photos and copy for all related pages.
• Collaborate with Awards and IT teams to develop website features, troubleshoot issues, and support overall digital operations throughout the awards season.

Awards:

• Manage and oversee photo submissions for Actor Awards consideration.
• Assist in research and report on life achievement candidates, host candidates, and potential presenters across social media platforms and web.
• Assist with member feedback, questions and outreach as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Producer, Supervising Producer, Head of PR and Marketing, and Sr. Manager of Partnerships.

What You'll Need

We want to make sure you're successful. To be considered, you must have:

(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Premiere or After Effects a plus
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite, preferably on a Mac
• Photography, graphic design, video and/or web design knowledge
• Proven ability to track social analytics
• Working knowledge of the entertainment industry and social media practices
• Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented; able to prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters proactively; and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures
• Able to work efficiently and independently in both remote and open office environment
• Able to work under multiple managers and to ask for direction when needed
• Ability to work well within highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing a high volume of requests and asset deliverables from different internal partners
• Self-motivated, resourceful and impeccable judgment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

COMPETENCIES:

• Member Service
• Communication
• Job Knowledge Dependability/Accountability
• Adaptability
• Teamwork 
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Project/Process Management
• Developing Employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of experience with a production company, studio, network, or entertainment agency in social media management or digital marketing. Intern experience applicable.

What You'll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• The annual salary range for this position is $69,978 - $74,351 along with excellent employee benefits and perks. 
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan 
• Employee discounts and perks

Notice to Applicants:

• It is SAG-AFTRA's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, union status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 
• SAG-AFTRA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements.
• To be eligible for employment with SAG-AFTRA, applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer within the U.S. We cannot offer sponsorship for an employment visa or assume responsibility for an existing one at this time.
• Employees are required to work in the state/location indicated on the job posting and relocation assistance is not provided. SAG-AFTRA operates on a 35-hour workweek schedule.
• As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.
• A voluntary hybrid work schedule may be authorized for some positions. This schedule requires a minimum of two to four days per week of in-office attendance.  SAG-AFTRA reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time based on business needs.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request torecruiters@sagaftra.org.