Manager, Social Media

Position:
Manager, Social Media - Full Time/Exempt

Department:
Marketing

Reports to:

Sr. Director, Social Media and Emerging Platforms

Location:

Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

NOTE:

Starting 2028, this role will be based at the new Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in north Phoenix, AZ.

Format:
In-person

Note:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.).

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 here.

The Arizona Cardinals are seeking a Manager of Social Media and Emerging Platforms 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 and creator marketing efforts, and contribute to the creation of compelling, brand-aligned content that drives engagement, builds fan connection, and supports broader business goals.

In 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.

The Manager, Social Media role will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Support development of platform-specific content strategies, with a focus on audience engagement, trends, and brand consistency.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, platform updates, and industry best practices to help guide ongoing digital innovation.
• Direct, execute, and support comprehensive coverage of all Arizona Cardinals games and related events.
• Oversee the planning, organization, and scheduling of the social media content calendar.
• Work closely with the Original Content team to produce and publish engaging content across key platforms (Instagram, Tik Tok, X/Twitter, You Tube/Shorts, etc.).
• Execute sponsored content strategy and provide recommendations where necessary.
• Lead creator and influencer engagement efforts for key initiatives and tentpoles events and ensure alignment with broader brand, community, ticketing, and partnership goals.
• Research and identify influencers, creators, and brand ambassadors who align with the Cardinals’ mission and values.
• Monitor and engage with fans across social platforms in real time to strengthen relationships and amplify the voice of the Red Sea.
• Use insights to assess performance and support strategic recommendations for future content and campaigns.
• Assist in creating reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Use social listening tools to help inform content strategy and quickly respond to trending topics and fan sentiment.
• Track and report on key metrics such as engagement, reach, and impressions for owned channels and influencer…