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The Menace is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in being a part of the United Soccer League team in Des Moines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, the ability to multitask, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. In this role, you will work in a creative space for a popular sports organization that operates in an exciting, professional environment. This is a paid, part-time summer position.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and implement a comprehensive social media content plan to enhance the club’s brand presence, engagement, and storytelling across platforms.
• Collaborate with creative services team to develop, curate, and manage engaging content daily across all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn.
• Identify compelling and creative storylines to pitch and assist in bringing them to life.
• Support the development of departmental publications (e.g., press releases, media advisories, game notes, media guide, strategy and messaging, etc.).
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within industry, local market and corporate/non-sports media.
• Actively engage with fans and manage the club’s online community.
• Maintain and update all media archives, including local and national media clips, quotes repository, and press materials.
• Work Menace home matches in May – August. This includes full-day dedication to game day set up, servicing fans, and post-game tear down. In game responsibilities include real time social media coverage and keeping game stats for league reporting.
• Cover club activities including but not limited to matches, training sessions, press conferences, player appearances, and events. As available, assist with pre-season events such as Open Cup and youth programs. Assist with other in-season events such as summer camps, player appearances, and community events.
• Maintain confidentiality for sensitive club information.
• Other projects and duties as directed by Menace Soccer Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or working towards a degree, in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or related field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of major social media platforms, best practices, and analytics tools.
• Ability to be detail oriented, problem solve, and communicate with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Passion for engaging audiences, working with others, storytelling, outside the box thinking and pushing the creative boundaries of sports video content.
• Proven team player who is willing to work flexible hours including long days, nights, and weekends.
• A passion for sports and knowledge of the game of soccer is preferred.

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. As part of the same corporate family as Krause Group, all Menace associates are expected to uphold the company's values: Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Caring and Excellence.