Social Media Coordinator
South Georgia Tormenta FC
Full-time
On-site
Statesboro, Georgia, United States
Social & Digital Media, Professional Soccer, Coordinator
Position Summary:
South Georgia Tormenta FC is seeking a creative, organized, and soccer-savvy Social Media Coordinator to join our growing communications team. This role will be responsible for capturing and posting timely, engaging content across all social platforms, supporting content strategy execution, and helping drive the club’s voice and personality online. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, stays on top of trends, and thrives in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Social Execution
- Plan and post daily content across all platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky).
- Capture behind-the-scenes content at training, match days, community events and player appearances.
- Write compelling captions in the club’s voice that inform, entertain, and grow engagement.
- Create graphics, reels, and short-form videos in coordination with the design team.
- Work alongside photographers and videographers to source and schedule visual assets.
Matchday Coverage
- Lead live social media coverage on matchdays for both USL League One and W League matches.
- Collaborate with the marketing, sales and partnership teams to deliver sponsor integrations, score updates, and fan engagement posts in real-time.
Fan Engagement & Trends
- Monitor comments and messages, engage with fans, and help foster a positive online community.
- Identify and capitalize on emerging social media trends to keep the club’s content relevant and fresh.
- Assist in social media contests, giveaways, and theme night promotions.
Analytics & Strategy
- Track and report performance metrics for social media campaigns and platforms.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve engagement and reach.
- Stay informed of best practices, algorithm updates, and new features on all platforms.
Qualifications:
- 2–3 years of social media experience, preferably in sports, entertainment, or media.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Hootsuite, or Sprout Social) and basic design/video tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut).
- Ability to write clearly and creatively with a strong grasp of social media tone and trends.
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by match and event schedules.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
- Passion for soccer is a major plus!
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.
About South Georgia Tormenta FC:
Founded in 2015, South Georgia Tormenta FC is a professional soccer club based in Statesboro, Georgia. Competing in USL League One and the USL W League under the United Soccer League (USL), the club is known for its player development pathway and dynamic presence in the South Georgia region.
Tormenta FC has achieved significant milestones on and off the pitch, including a 2022 USL League One title and USL W League championship. The club also operates a robust youth academy and engages deeply with its local and regional community through events, partnerships, and outreach.