Social Media Manager; Indy Fuel & Fishers Freight

Position: Social Media Manager (Indy Fuel & Fishers Freight)
Job Summary

The Indy Fuel and Fishers Freight are seeking a hardworking, motivated individual to serve as Social Media Manager. This role is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing best practices across the team's social and digital media presence.

This position will oversee the social media channels for both the Indy Fuel of the ECHL and the Fishers Freight of the Indoor Football League. The Social Media Manager will report to the Vice President of Marketing.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily social media copywriting and publishing across Indy Fuel and Fishers Freight platforms
• Produce original content for social channels, including photography and videography
• Provide live game coverage for all home games and select road games
• Compile and report digital and social media analytics through Sprout Social
• Collaborate with the sponsorship team to develop ideas for digital and social activations
• Plan, create, and execute sponsored digital content
• Monitor social platforms and actively engage with fans and followers
• Identify new, innovative ways to grow and expand the brand presence
• Run all Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Tik Tok followers and ticket campaign ads.
• Collaborate with local Indianapolis influencers for giveaways, collaboration videos, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (sports marketing, media, communications, or similar)
• 1-2 years of experience using photo and video editing software (e.g., Capcut or Adobe Creative Suite)
• 1-2 years of experience using Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, etc.
• 1-2 years of experience in digital/social media, journalism, interactive marketing, creative services, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience with major social media platforms, audience demographics, and analytics tools
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in an always-on sports environment
• Strong working knowledge of all major social media platforms
• Experience in producing and editing photo and video content using both mobile devices and DSLR cameras
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Job Questions:

When are you available to start?

Please include your portfolio link.

Why are you interested in this opportunity?

What is a social media account (does not have to be a sports team) that you admire? Why?