Social Media Manager - County Sports

County Sports is a growing American high school sports media company that covers athletes, teams, schools, photographers, and sporting events across North Carolina.

We are hiring a full-time Social Media Manager to help manage our social media platforms, publish content, communicate with our audience, and conduct daily outreach.

This is a long-term remote position for someone dependable, professional, highly organized, and comfortable working with a fast-moving sports media brand. The right candidate must be able to follow detailed instructions, communicate clearly in English, and maintain accuracy while handling a high volume of posts and messages.

Primary Responsibilities

Publish scheduled content across Instagram, Facebook , TikTok, and other County Sports platforms
Write and format captions using County Sports guidelines
Tag the correct athletes, teams, schools, photographers, and partners
Review every post for spelling, grammar, accuracy, formatting, and proper tags before publishing
Respond professionally to comments, direct messages, and general inquiries
Communicate with athletes, parents, coaches, schools, photographers, creators, and other members of the County Sports community
Conduct outreach to athletes, teams, photographers, and potential content contributors
Follow up with people who have submitted applications, photos, videos, media days, or other content
Help collect missing information needed to complete posts
Organize submitted content, athlete information, graphics, captions, and posting schedules
Maintain spreadsheets, content calendars, outreach lists, and daily activity trackers
Monitor scheduled posts and confirm that content has been published correctly
Identify mistakes or missing information and communicate them to management quickly
Help maintain a consistent County Sports brand voice across all platforms
Assist with additional social media, communication, and administrative tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

Fluent written and spoken English
Strong English spelling, grammar, and communication skills
General understanding of American sports
Experience using major social media platforms, especially Instagram and Facebook
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to follow written instructions and established procedures
Ability to manage repetitive tasks without losing accuracy
Comfortable communicating professionally through social media messages, email , and text
Able to work independently and complete assignments on schedule
Reliable internet connection and dependable computer
Willingness to learn County Sports systems, terminology, and brand standards

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience managing business or sports-related social media accounts
Experience with Canva or other basic graphic-design platforms
Experience using Google Sheets, Google Drive, or content-management systems
Experience working with athletes, sports organizations, media companies, or online communities
Familiarity with American high school sports
Experience conducting social media outreach or lead follow-up
Basic knowledge of scheduling tools such as Meta Business Suite

Work Schedule

This is a 40-hour-per-week remote position. The employee must be available for a consistent schedule that overlaps with normal business hours in the Eastern Time Zone in the United States. Some flexibility may be required during busy sports seasons, major events, or high-volume posting periods.

Performance Expectations

The selected applicant will be expected to:

Complete assigned posts accurately and on time
Respond to messages and outreach assignments promptly
Keep organized records of completed work
Follow County Sports caption, branding, and communication guidelines
Maintain a very low error rate
Communicate immediately when a problem, delay, or question arises
Protect private business and applicant information
Demonstrate consistent attendance and reliability

How to Apply

Please include the following with your application:

A brief introduction about yourself
Your previous social media or administrative experience
The social media platforms you have managed
Your familiarity with American sports
Your current work availability
Your internet speed and computer specifications
Examples of social media pages, captions, graphics, or other relevant work
A short explanation of why you would be a good fit for County Sports

Please begin your application with the words “County Sports Social Media” so we know you carefully read the complete job description.