Atlanta United FCAtlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season of existence, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. During its inaugural season, Atlanta also became the fourth team in league history to qualify for MLS Cup Playoffs in its first year. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-game attendance (72,243), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by one of the city's most influential businessmen and philanthropists, Arthur M. Blank, and led by club President Darren Eales, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com and follow @ATLUTD.
Position SummaryAtlanta United is seeking a positive, upbeat, driven, motivated, and creative candidate who is eager to elevate their career in the sports industry with world-class marketing leaders. We look for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Ultimately, we are seeking achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Atlanta United, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving environment.The Digital Media Seasonal Assistant will report directly into the Digital and Social Media Manager to support the creation of digital content that tells the story of Atlanta United's engaging and galvanizing fans of today and tomorrow.Content developed by the digital group will include, but not limited to, capturing and communicating team performance, community support, and our love of Atlanta's culture. This person will be a key contributor in these work streams.
This is a seasonal position that will run from January 2025 until November/December 2025, working approximately 40 hours a week. Roles and Responsibilities- Develop and execute social media coverage for matchdays, club news, Marketing campaigns and club content across Atlanta United's social media platforms, including our Atlanta United 2 team.
- Support the digital team in improving fan engagement across all digital touchpoints, optimizing existing media channels, facilitating the creation of unique content, supporting the objectives of our sponsors, and growing the scale and efficiency of digital media efforts.
- Assist in the ideating, producing, and posting day-to-day content and larger scale club campaigns.
- Reporting on trends regarding fan feedback (both positive and negative) and provide thoughts on ways to continuously improve.
- Implementing and executing digital campaigns and content across multiple platforms in an accurate and timely manner.
- Collaborating with other teams across the organization on content creation across social platforms.
- Supporting and executing sponsored content obligations that align fan and partner needs to generate authentic engagement.
- Social coverage of both Atlanta United 2 home and away matches and Atlanta United matches, including community coverage and marketing events.
Application Requirements: - Please provide any links with examples of your work such as portfolios, content creation samples, etc., to be considered for this role.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:- Degree in progress, bachelor's degree or equivalent training or experience required.
- 1 year of experience in Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field in a professional setting or through school/ student organizations.
- Passion for soccer, art, culture, and music.
- Experience working with and meeting tight deadlines.
- An enthusiasm for brand passions and ability to bring the Atlanta United brand to life through an authentic and consistent voice across multiple platforms.
- A self-starter who enjoys investigating how things work and problem solving to create and publish content that millions of fans will see.
- Experience in dealing with multiple and diverse internal stakeholders and interacting with business partners.
- Availability to work irregular hours, including occasional nights and weekends.
- Strong knowledge of and working experience in:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HTML, CSS and web design plus
- Adobe Suite (emphasis on photoshop, illustrator, etc.)
- Social Media Platforms and scheduling - Facebook, Twitter/X.com, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube
Required Skills:- Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and think creatively.
- Excellent writing and proof-reading skills, including superior attention to detail.
- Possess exceptional organizational and time management skills; self-starter; ability to project manage and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- A very hands-on and Can Do attitude, with the ability to operate well under pressure and adapt quickly to a changing environment.
- Skilled in graphic design and video editing.