Sports Content Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Digital Content Lead (Sports)

Department: Digital/Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location(s): Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Pay Transparency: 

The anticipated starting salary range is $80,000-90,000/yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

We're looking for a Digital Content Lead to help drive the digital voice and strategy of a leading sports audio brand across social platforms, video, podcasts, and emerging digital channels. This role will help extend the reach of on-air programming by creating compelling digital storytelling that connects fans with the biggest sports conversations happening in Los Angeles and beyond.

The Digital Content Lead will serve as a boots-on-the-ground digital storyteller, capturing key moments around the LA sports scene while helping shape day-to-day social strategy and content execution. This role will collaborate closely with on-air talent and may contribute to on-air segments, podcasts, and digital video content.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the brand's digital and social media content strategy across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and web.
• Create and publish digital content including short-form video, audio clips, social posts, graphics, and written content that extend the reach of daily programming.
• Capture real-time content in the field, including interviews, fan reactions, and behind-the-scenes moments at games, events, and community activations.
• Identify compelling moments from shows and convert them into shareable digital content.
• Produce and edit video clips, podcast segments, and digital-first features for social and on-demand platforms.
• Write and edit headlines, captions, and social copy optimized for engagement and discoverability.
• Monitor digital analytics and performance metrics to evaluate audience growth and content performance.
• Collaborate with hosts, producers, and programming leadership to identify daily and long-term digital storytelling opportunities.
• Help manage a daily digital editorial calendar aligned with major sports storylines and programming priorities.
• Engage with fans across social platforms to help grow the brand's digital community.
• Contribute ideas, reporting, and perspective to on-air programming, podcasts, and digital video when appropriate.
• React quickly to breaking sports news and activate digital coverage across platforms.

Required & Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience in digital media, sports media, or social content production.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital content strategy.
• Experience shooting and editing video using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut, or similar editing tools.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create engaging headlines and social copy.
• Knowledge and passion for sports and sports culture.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including nights and weekends when necessary.
• Comfortable appearing on camera for digital content or contributing to on-air segments.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with on-air talent and production teams.

• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

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Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter - delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

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