Hiring Org: Iron Heads Golf Club, LIV GOLF
Job Title: Social Media Manager
Reports To: Head of Operations
Compensation: $75-$85k (based on experience)
Contract Term: Full-time Exempt position.
Location: US Remote, Pacific Time zone preferred.
About Us
Iron Heads Golf Club is a Franchise in the LIV Golf League/Tour.
About LIV Golf
LIV Golf is modernizing the historic game of golf; the game’s first global event series, featuring 13 teams in a concurrent team and individual world championship, contested by 54 of the world’s best players over 14 events. Only three years into operations, LIV Golf is one of modern-day
sport’s biggest success stories, positively impacting lives in the communities it visits, driving positive change for fans, stakeholders, partners and players alike. Hall of Fame golfer and renowned businessman, Greg Norman, is the league’s founding CEO and Commissioner.
History
LIV Golf launched in 2022 as an eight-event “Invitational Series” 2023 saw the inaugural LIV Golf League host 14 events around the world, from Adelaide to Chicago, Andalucía to Singapore. The same year, the League launched the game’s first Team Franchised, captained by some of golf’s most
decorated superstars. The format, respecting the history and traditions of the game, has been optimized for modern day sports fan; 3- days, 54 holes, no cut, and a shotgun start. LIV Golf offers a faster pace-of-play to drive engaging storylines and an immersive fan experience. The events, each wholly owned and operated by LIV Golf and are broadcasted around the world to over 300 million homes, deliver a family-friendly environment, festival-type atmosphere, evening concert entertainment and world-class competition. The combination is unique to the world of golf, and comparable to none. In 2024 and 2025, LIV Golf will further expand the reach of the League, splitting the schedule between global iconic venues across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and decorated venues throughout the US. The full player pathway, created in partnership with the Asian Tour, launches the game’s first ever player promotion event, player relegation, and a player transfer window, as the holistic integration of LIV Golf is fully delivered. Away from the entertainment on the course, LIV Golf is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of the communities it visits through ground-breaking social impact and sustainability strategy. “Potential Unleashed,” which reflects the league’s commitment to giving back and improving the world through the game of golf.
Role Objective:
Iron Heads Golf Club, one of 13 teams within LIV Golf, is looking to recruit a Social Media Manager. This individual will be tasked with managing all digital channels for the team, including ideating new concepts & strategies, capturing material on-site, and monitoring performance to create actionable insights. Candidates must have prior experience working with athletes and/or talent, and interest in sports.
- Responsibilities:
•Manage all digital channels for Iron Heads GC, including but not limited to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
•Ensure active content across all channels and create actionable insights on how content can be improved from week to week. This role is responsible for the growth in followers and interaction across all content on all channels.
•Ideate new content and constantly work with other stakeholders within the team, including Marketing, Team Management, Players, and others, to consistently create new ideas while maintaining the team’s vision and brand identity.
•Create content strategies that are actionable, from annual goals to daily activities. Utilized various social listening tools and analysis to provide weekly reports to the team general manager regarding content performance.
•Work with various other departments within the Iron Heads Golf Club and the entire LIV organization to ensure best outcomes – including Marketing, Broadcast, Communications, Merchandise, and others.
- Required Skills:
•4+ years experience managing social channels of athletes or sports related properties.
•4+ years experience content production (short and long-form)
•In-depth understanding of the digital and social media landscape, in particular how platforms are used to achieve business objectives
•Excellent project management within a multi-platform campaign
•Attention to detail and ability to multitask in tight deadline windows
•Ability to travel to all events and work nights or weekends as necessary
•Strong knowledge of professional golf. Experience working in golf is highly preferable
•Understanding or strong interest of the digital and social media landscape in Korea, in particular how platforms are used to achieve business objectives
•Basic ability of design and photoshop, including basic presentation editing.
LIV Golf Investments is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
