FC Stars Inc., a non-profit youth soccer club based in Massachusetts, seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic, full-time Marketing and Digital Communications Officer.

Established in 2000, FC Stars is home to more than 3,500 players and families and is widely recognized as one of the premier soccer clubs in the United States, providing quality training and competitive opportunities for players at all levels within our club.

Essential Functions:

Create and manage video, graphic and text content featuring players, teams, coaches, etc. that underline FC Stars core identity and accomplishments across all digital platforms, including the FC Stars website, Facebook, X, Instagram & Tik Tok.
Design promotional graphics and video for social media and website using current software programs.
Develop promotional efforts including print, digital, social media and marketing campaigns.
Development and publication of a regular FC Stars digital newsletter.
Weekly outreach to FC Stars administration and platform management staff regarding content creation.
Employ digital media analytics to track social media trends relevant to brand awareness, public engagement and outreach.
Promote College Commitments along with Alumni success stories
Liaise with mainstream and digital media organizations that seek FC Stars-related content.
Assist with photo/video coverage of Fall, Winter & Spring programming to be used on social media and future promotional efforts.
Other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Undergraduate qualification in a field directly related to the position.
This position is particularly suited for recent college graduates with state-of-the-art knowledge in digital content creation and dissemination.
Experience in sports related social media.
Familiarity with portrait photography and lighting equipment.
Knowledge of standard sports media day practices.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Rapid responsiveness to requests for content creation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellence in writing skills for broad media audiences.
Excellence in digital design across platforms, including the Adobe Suite, Canva and HooteSuite
Social media experience across all main platforms.
Photography/videography and editing experience.
Experience in a soccer or sporting environment is advantageous, but not necessary

Workplace Requirements:

The traditional work hours for this job are combined office hours (home and/or FC Stars office) during the day along with some evening and weekend hours in the field to attend outdoor youth sporting events during the year to fulfill job responsibilities and event support.
Ability to travel to different FC Stars Regions within Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Successful applicant must pass CORI and SORI background checks, upon offer.

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employer Opportunity:

FC Stars is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Experience:

Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Lancaster, MA 01523 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, MA 01523

Creative Services & Social Media Manager

About F.C. Stars, Inc.