Sr. Manager, Social Media (Combat Sports)

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Overview and Responsibilities:

The CBS Sports Social Media team creates and distributes all content posted from CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network, and CBS Sports Digital's social media channels. In a sports media landscape that's cluttered with noise, we take pride in building creative concepts that cut through with our audience and represent the values of our brand.

CBS Sports is seeking a Sr. Manager, Social Media to launch and lead a new vertical dedicated to combat sports, including MMA and boxing! The ideal candidate is a passionate UFC fan who understands the culture of its audience. The Sr. Manager needs to be skilled at producing engaging platform-specific content—videos, graphics, memes, and more—that resonates with audiences on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

This person will collaborate with Production, Editorial, Programming, Communications, and Marketing across Paramount, as well as with UFC/TKO, to establish and grow the new vertical. They will be responsible for building a team, shaping the brand voice, and driving awareness of CBS Sports’ combat coverage.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the launch of CBS Sports’ combat sports brand on social media
• Oversee coverage of UFC events and other combat sports on Paramount platforms
• Drive awareness for flagship combat sports studio shows
• Define brand voice and content approach for CBS Sports’ combat accounts
• Develop and implement social plans for weekly UFC events on Paramount+ and CBS
• Manage daily content across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and X
• Collaborate with internal teams to support company priorities
• Earn trust and maintain strong relationship with contacts at UFC/TKO
• Share performance insights and best practices with internal partners
• Be go-to resource for social media internal combat sports talent

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years managing branded social media accounts
• Deep knowledge of combat sports and their audiences
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends for live events

Additional Qualifications:

• Prior experience building and managing social media teams is a plus
• Ability to thrive under fast turnaround times
• Exceptional writing and editing skills

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $96,000.00 - 128,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

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• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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