Manager, Social Media and Influencer Marketing

# Manager, Social Media and Influencer Marketing## •### @AZCardinals

Posted on 10/20/2025
• Full-time##

Job Description
** Position:
** Manager, Social Media and Influencer Marketing – Full Time/Exempt
** Department:
** Marketing
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* Reports to:

** Sr. Manager, Social Media
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* Location:

** Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)
** Format:
** In-person
** Cardinals Organizational

Summary:

** The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community.

We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening .
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* Job Summary:

** The Arizona Cardinals are seeking a Manager of Social Media and Influencer Marketing to play a key role in shaping and amplifying the voice of the Cardinals brand. This individual will help lead the execution of our social media strategy, support the development and growth of our influencer marketing efforts, and contribute to the creation of compelling, brand-aligned content that drives engagement, builds fan connection, and supports broader business  this role, the Manager will work closely with departments across Marketing, Content, Brand, Partnerships, and Football Operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, creative thinking, and a deep understanding of digital trends to ensure our presence on social media authentically reflects the passion of the Red Sea and the values of our organization.
** Primary

Job Duties:

** The Manager, Social Media and Influencer Marketing will have the daily responsibilities including (but not limited to) the following:
* Contribute to the development and lead the implementation of social media and influencer marketing strategies aligned with brand goals.
* Assist in the planning and rollout of influencer campaigns targeting key audience segments.
* Support content strategy development for each social platform, with a focus on audience engagement, platform trends, and brand consistency.
* Stay informed on emerging trends, platform updates, and industry best practices to help guide ongoing digital innovation.
* Work closely with Marketing leadership to ensure social and influencer efforts align with broader brand, community, ticketing, and partnership goals.
* Help launch and manage the organization’s influencer marketing program.
* Research and identify influencers, creators, and brand ambassadors who align with the Cardinals’ mission and values.
* Support contract negotiation, campaign coordination, and ongoing communication with influencers.
* Track performance of influencer content and provide recommendations for optimization.
* Partner with internal teams (Partnerships, Community, Content) to execute collaborative campaigns involving influencers.
* Work closely with the Original Content team to produce and publish engaging content across key platforms (Instagram, Tik Tok, X/Twitter, Threads, etc.).
* Oversee the planning, organization, and scheduling of the social media content calendar.
* Balance storytelling, fan engagement, and business goals in daily posts and larger campaigns.
* Ensure all content aligns with the Cardinals’ voice, brand tone, and creative standards.
* Monitor and engage with fans across social platforms in real time to strengthen relationships and amplify the voice of…