Digital Content & Social Media Coordinator

# Digital Content & Social Media Coordinator## •### @akronrubberducks

Posted on 12/12/2025
• Full-time##

Job Description The Akron Rubber Ducks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, are seeking a Digital Content & Social Media Coordinator. This position is responsible for creating dynamic, engaging content across all digital platforms to showcase the stories of our team, fans, and community. The coordinator will play a key role in executing the organization’s social media strategy, managing daily content production, and supporting brand storytelling through video and other digital formats.

From fun ballpark moments to exclusive behind-the-scenes access, this role brings the excitement of Rubber Ducks baseball to life online while boosting engagement and supporting sales initiatives when needed.
** Responsibilities*
* • Own and execute day-to-day posting on the club’s official social media channels (Instagram, Tik Tok, X, Facebook, You Tube, Snapchat, and Threads), ensuring timely, creative, and brand-aligned content.
• Write, produce, shoot, and edit original video content tailored for social media—highlighting game action, fan moments, community events, and team culture.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Promotions teams to develop and support campaigns, ticket initiatives, sponsor activations, and in-game promotions across digital platforms.
• Assist with game day social coverage including capturing real-time content, managing Instagram stories, and posting key moments in alignment with the team’s voice.
• Stay on top of social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to help grow reach, engagement, and follower count.
• Support in maintaining a well-organized content calendar and digital asset library.
• Manage footage capture and archive for games, events, community appearances, and internal storytelling.
• Pitch creative concepts and contribute to brainstorms for digital series, social content themes, and brand campaigns.
• Keep up with former Rubber Ducks players as they make their way up to Major League Baseball, on the Guardians and across the MLB, and highlight them to our followers and local community.
• Serve as a flexible and collaborative member of the front office team—supporting team events, off-season planning, and special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Have fun!
** Qualifications*
* • Two years of experience in social media management and/or video content creation, preferably in sports, entertainment, or related industries.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop); graphic design experience is a plus.
• Strong storytelling instincts and a good eye for short-form video and social-first content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort working across multiple departments and levels.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, including platform-specific best practices and content trends.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays

NOTE:

All the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this description.

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.

Location On-site Akron, Ohio Pay Pay  not disclosed

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