Social Media Manager at FFF Academy NYC

Job Description

Job Description

About FFF Academy NYC
FFF Academy NYC is the official New York City academy of the French Football Federation. We train hundreds of young players every week across the city through year-round programs, camps and events, with a focus on high-level coaching, education and values on and off the field.

Job brief
We are looking for a creative, organized Social Media Manager to own our digital presence approximately 20 hours per week. You will plan, create and publish content across our main platforms and grow a community of families, players and coaches around our programs. This role is ideal for someone who wants a stable part-time position in a football/soccer environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a weekly/monthly content calendar for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Capture content on the field (trainings, games, camps, events) and create short-form videos and photo posts.
• Write clear, engaging captions in English that reflect the voice and values of FFF Academy NYC.
• Publish posts and stories regularly and adapt formats to each platform.
• Monitor comments, messages and tags, and respond or escalate when needed.
• Coordinate with the President, coaches and operations team to highlight:
• seasonal programs, tryouts, camps and events
• player stories, coach profiles and success stories
• Track basic metrics (reach, engagement, follower growth, clicks) and share simple monthly insights.

Requirements

• roven experience managing social media accounts for a brand, club, organization or personal project.
• Strong understanding of Instagram and TikTok (reels, trends, best practices for growth and engagement).
• Ability to film and edit short-form content directly on a smartphone (e.g. CapCut, InShot or similar tools).
• Excellent written English; able to adapt tone for families, partners, coaches and players.
• Genuine passion for football/soccer and youth sports.
• Highly organized, reliable and able to manage a 20h/week workload with deadlines.
• Comfortable being on site regularly in New York City (evenings and/or weekends during season and camps).
• Nice to have:
• French language skills and/or familiarity with French football culture
• Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Express or similar)

Benefits

What we offer

• The chance to build and grow the digital voice of an ambitious youth soccer academy in NYC.
• Direct collaboration with the President and leadership team; your ideas will be visible and impactful.
• A creative, dynamic work environment on the field and online.
• Flexible scheduling within approx. 20 hours per week, adjusted to the sports season.