Social Media Coordinator – Knicks Gaming / Westchester Knicks

2 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10121, USA
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Job Description

Who are we hiring?

The Social Media Coordinator will support Knicks Gaming, the official NBA 2K League team of MSG Sports and the Westchester Knicks, the NBA G League affiliate team of the New York Knicks, by ideating, creating, publishing, and tracking highly engaging social media content. The candidate will also support the full Knicks portfolio of properties (New York Knicks, Jr. Knicks, Knicks City Dancers). The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of how people digest and engage with social content, an eye for detail, and stay up-to-date on cultural trends and industry best practices. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Social Media Strategy and will collaborate with broader Knicks team, including videographers, creative, business operations, and marketing teams around team coverage, tentpole events, marketing partnerships, community programs, and more.

What will you do?
  • Execute content management of the Knicks Gaming and Westchester Knicks social media accounts, with a focus on content planning, development, and publishing
  • Create media (photos, videos, graphics) for Knicks Gaming and Westchester Knicks social media accounts
  • Serve as the community manager for Knicks Gaming and Westchester Knicks social, finding unique and innovative ways to cultivate, sustain, and engage existing and new audiences
  • Support other Knicks social properties, including but not limited to New York Knicks, Knicks City Dancers and Jr. Knicks
  • Liaise with Marketing Partnerships on content ideation and execution; track content requirements and fulfillment
  • Lead content reporting with Data & Analytics team, surfacing insights and learnings around day-to-day posts and campaigns
  • Stay on top of social media trends and integrate new opportunities for the Knicks Gaming and Westchester Knicks social presence
  • Attend and cover Knicks Gaming & Westchester Knicks events, including home games, NBA 2K League tournaments, community initiatives, practices, media days and other team events, with the goal to share compelling content that captures attention


What do you need to succeed?
  • 2-4 years’ experience working in the sports industry in a similar role
  • Understanding of current and emerging social media platforms and trends
  • Strong writing and interviewing skills
  • Experience with social media measurement tools such as Sprout and CrowdTangle
  • Professional experience on major social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok)
  • Experience in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
  • General knowledge of the G League and NBA 2K leagues, trends, and basketball culture.
  • Versatile interpersonal skills and professionalism
  • Detail oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects at once and delivering on time
  • Ability to work autonomously


Why is MSG for me?

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.
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