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Social Media Coordinator | MLB The Show | San Diego Studio | 12-Month Contract
*Applicants must be enthusiastic, regular players of MLB The Show to be considered for this role.*
Location: Flexible, but onsite preferred.
Position Overview:
Own the daily social media presence for MLB The Show across social platforms. Plan, write, post, and engage with our community while creating short-form video content that drives growth and connection. This role requires someone who plays and loves MLB The Show, lives on social media, and brings fresh ideas to reach baseball and gaming fans.
Responsibilities:
- Content Planning and Execution
- Build and maintain the social content calendar across X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
- Write engaging copy for daily posts and video scripts around live content deployments
- Schedule and publish posts optimized for each platform
- Maintain brand voice consistency across all channels
Short-form Video Creation:
- Concept, shoot, and edit short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram Reels
- Identify trending formats and adapt them for MLB The Show content
- Collaborate with the team to capture gameplay footage and behind-the-scenes moments
Asset Coordination:
- Submit image and video asset requests to the Creative Team with clear specifications and deadlines
- Track asset progress through the approval pipeline
- Coordinate with Development Team members to align content with game updates and releases
Community Presence:
- Monitor and engage in comments, replies, and community discussions daily
- Tag, interact with, and build professional relationships with MLB teams, players, and content creators
- Stay active in MLB The Show community spaces to understand player sentiment and trends
Strategy and Innovation:
- Research audience preferences and platform algorithm changes
- Pitch new content ideas and formats to leadership
- Test tactics and analyze results to improve performance
- Identify growth opportunities on emerging platforms
Quality and Process:
- Follow established approval workflows and checklists before publishing
- Double-check copy, tags, links, and assets for accuracy before posting
- Flag potential issues proactively and communicate status updates to the team
- Document processes and maintain organized content archives
Qualifications:
- Passion for baseball and knowledge of MLB
- Experience playing MLB The Show
- 1+ years creating social media content with portfolio examples
- Experience creating short-form video content
- Strong writing skills for social copy and scripts
- Deep knowledge of X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
- Sharp attention to detail and commitment to error-free work
- Accountable and trustworthy in following established processes
- Organized and self-motivated in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to read and act on social media performance data
- Understanding of gaming culture and communities
- Experience working within content approval workflows
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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