Digital Content Manager
1 day ago
New York
Job Description Hybrid role, must be accessible to Manhattan. ABOUT BEYOND SPORT Beyond Sport believes that sport is a powerful catalyst for social change. It inspires individuals and communities alike and bridges the gaps that divide us in ways that transcend social and cultural barriers. We therefore use it to drive opportunity, equity and community. As a global foundation, Beyond Sport invests in communities, programs and partnerships that are creating a more progressive world through sport. We create and partner on programs that are promoting collective action on society’s most pressing challenges in addition to providing funding and knowledge-building resources. Beyond Sport is constantly growing and innovating, with values based on ambition, transparency, empathy, accessibility and adaptability. Our team is close-knit and dedicated – both to our work and to supporting each other. We want people to work with us who find this environment exciting and meaningful. JOB SUMMARY Beyond Sport is seeking a creative, mission-driven communicator to produce compelling, accessible and inclusive content; content that tells the stories of Beyond Sport and our partners and advances sport for social change overall. The ideal candidate will be skilled in building brand awareness, increasing community engagement and creating high quality narratives and visuals for a variety of platforms and channels. This is a hands-on role, requiring imagination, enthusiasm and a strategic mindset that advances Beyond Sport’s mission and organizational goals. Reporting to the Director of Content & Communications, the candidate must also be skilled collaborator with the ability to work effectively with our program, development and leadership teams, as well as with external partners and grantees. TO APPLY: Please upload your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position via the application portal by September 10, 2025. As this is a communications position, applications must include a cover letter to be considered. Please also take note of the salary band and only apply if this is in line with your expectations. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Content Creation & Management • Develop and implement platform-specific content strategies that boost engagement, build community and showcase impact, • Maintain a dynamic online presence for a global audience across web, social and email including graphics, copy, short-form video, photos and promotional content, • Source and write engaging sport for social change and Beyond Sport-specific stories for our bi-monthly e-newsletter (“Bulletin”), • Maintain editorial and social content calendar and asset libraries, implementing approaches that deliver on overall communications and marketing goals, • Ensure content is vibrant, error-free and consistent with our brand identity, voice and messaging, • Establish and maintain efficient workflows for content creation, review, publishing and performance reporting, • Collaborate with Marketing Manager on campaigns that drive audience growth, reach and engagement, • Support fundraising initiatives and special projects as needed, • Develop and implement an organic social media strategy, audience growth plan and measurement framework, • Craft, plan, schedule and publish multimedia content across Beyond Sport’s social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, X) and engage with audiences, i.e. respond to comments and DMs, offer UCG opportunities, etc., • Amplify program activities, opportunities and impact, including grantee/partner initiatives and stories, • Work with Content & Communications Director to set clear, measurable content goals and KPI’s aligned with overall organizational objectives, • Track, analyze and report on metrics to consistently refine approach, optimize content and target opportunities for improvement, • Use web and social analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Sprout Social, platform dashboards) to monitor traffic, user engagement and conversion rates, • Produce monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports that concisely summarize engagement, audience insights and recommendations, • Minimum 4 years’ relevant professional experience with a background in communications, social media, marketing, English or journalism, preferably in the nonprofit sector. Experience working internationally or with diverse international stakeholders a plus., • Excellent written and visual storytelling skills with a strong attention to detail, • Proven ability to create engaging content and build audiences across varied mediums, • A keen eye for design, a creative mindset and experience with graphic design, e.g. Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing and production, • Proficiency with Mailchimp, WordPress, Google Analytics (and other analytic tools), Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social or similar, • Experience applying a data-driven approach to content strategies, • Strong, nuanced understanding and expertise with a wide range of social media platforms and expert ability to adapt content by channel, • Tech-savvy with an interest and ability in adopting new tools and software, • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and communicate effectively with a wide range and level of stakeholders, • Strong project, time management and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to navigate multiple projects, priorities, tight deadlines and personalities, • Experience working in a small team in a fast-paced, proactive environment, • A philanthropic and global outlook • 22 days of vacation + office closure from Christmas through New Year’s Day, • Ability to work from home for a portion of the week, • Medical, dental and vision insurance + 401K retirement plans available, • Potential for some international travel, • Birthday donation to charity of your choice, • Platform to advance social change through sport globally MORE ABOUT BEYOND SPORT Beyond Sport values diversity and strives to create a working environment that is inclusive, supportive, respectful and ensures that everyone is heard and valued for their contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply as we welcome and appreciate wide ranging perspectives, ways of thinking and experiences on our team. Beyond Sport is affiliated with Benchmark, a network of companies united by sport and driven by purpose. Company DescriptionFounded in 2008, Beyond Sport is a global foundation that uses sport’s unique power to address the most critical social issues of our time. By championing people, programs and communities that are leveraging physical activity to build opportunity and equity, they are working to create a more inclusive and progressive world. Since 2008, Beyond Sport has raised over USD $24.5 million to promote social change through sport. To date, the foundation has granted over $14.3 million to organizations across 80 countries and 58 sports in addition to capacity-building support to create sustainable, long-term impact. beyondsport.orgFounded in 2008, Beyond Sport is a global foundation that uses sport’s unique power to address the most critical social issues of our time. By championing people, programs and communities that are leveraging physical activity to build opportunity and equity, they are working to create a more inclusive and progressive world. Since 2008, Beyond Sport has raised over USD $24.5 million to promote social change through sport. To date, the foundation has granted over $14.3 million to organizations across 80 countries and 58 sports in addition to capacity-building support to create sustainable, long-term impact. beyondsport.org