The Whitecaps FC mission is To Unite and Inspire Our Communities. We are looking for a new team member to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the position of Social Media Producer.

The Social Media Producer is responsible for the execution of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on social media and digital platforms. This role will be an active member of the Whitecaps FCs Content team and will maximize fan engagement by helping to create new programs that drive partnership revenues, elevate our social media profiles while telling an engaging story.

Role Responsibilities:

• Plan, create and post content for MLS social media platforms including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook -- on weekdays, evenings and weekends (game, big event, and desk coverage required).
• Collaborate on the content calendar and day-to-day publishing of social content in our voice.
• Provide and manage live match coverage on weeknights and weekends.
• Create short-form video content for social accounts, including TikTok, Twitter and Instagram Reels
• Leverage trending topics and conversations in real-time to capitalize on content opportunities to amplify the voice/brand for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• Collaborate across the organization on strategies that leverage players, partners, influencers, and/or celebrities to achieve organization-wide metrics.
• Work with the Lead, social media to cultivate fan engagement and plan/craft social media posts and campaigns, that optimize social media performance across Vancouver Whitecaps FC channels
• Explore best-in-class ways to bring storytelling opportunities to life on our website and social media platforms through smart and authentic content that will result in league-leading levels of fan engagement

Qualifications/Experience:

In addition to bringing a commitment to Vancouver Whitecaps FC vision and values, the ideal candidate will require degrees of demonstrated experience as follows:

• 2+ years experience in Digital Media for a fast-paced sports or entertainment organization
• As a member of the team, you will be a creative, energetic, and motivated social media practitioner with a passion for soccer, sport, and social media. Knowledge of the North American Soccer Scene is beneficial
• Strong familiarity with social media management and analytics tools platforms such as Hootsuite, Later.com, Blinkfire.
• Knowledge of emerging platforms such as TikTok/Reels along with other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more
• Thinks creatively and crafts innovative, deadline-driven digital content that boosts engagement and page views, while embodying our humorous, fan-focused social voice with outstanding copywriting skills.
• Proficiency and experience with Adobe Creative Suite to produce graphics, videos, and photos
• Self-starter who works well in a team environment, with the ability to craft time-sensitive digital and social content as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Quick learner who can learn and adapt to new organizational processes.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset

Benefits:

• The chance to work in a fun, non-traditional workplace that truly cares about people and communities
• First-classfacilities at the National Soccer Development Centre and downtown Vancouver
• Training and support available to help develop your career
• A generous extended health and dental plan
• Heavily discounted game day tickets
• Become involved with Vancouvers most exciting sporting environment

The Club

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is the longest-running professional soccer club in Canada and the United States. Since its inaugural season in 1974, the club has united generations of loyal fans in British Columbia and beyond. With academies in eight out of ten provinces, a network of partner clubs, and hundreds of camps and clinics every year, Whitecaps FC provide a foundation for Canadas soccer future.

We are also strongly committed to providing opportunities to Canadian athletes, both male and female, with the largest soccer development structure in Canada. This includes academy programs in eight of ten provinces across the country.

In addition to building a winning team on and off the pitch, the Club places great importance in giving back to our community, harnessing the power of sport to create a stronger, more equitable & inclusive society through three key community goals: helping meet critical needs, using soccer to build life skills and creating soccer participation opportunities in Indigenous communities.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This includes but is not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People & Culture department.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

"Within these walls, you are welcomed, accepted, and respected.

Here, no matter who you are or where you come from, you are home. And youre part of the team regardless of your age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, marital or family status, disability, or religious belief or non-belief. All we ask is that you be ethical and inclusive in all that you do. Be respectful of all players, fans, and staff, and remember to cheer loudest for the ones wearing the blue and white. Go Caps!"