Marketing & Social Media Assistant - Los Angeles Kings
El Segundo, CA
About the Job
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Marketing and Social Media Assistant will provide direct support to the Marketing, Digital, and Social Media teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Attend home games and assist the marketing and social media teams with the upkeep of social media platforms, influencer needs, merchandise maintenance, and any additional tasks as assigned.
- Attend promotional events as a representative of the marketing team to engage and interact with fans.
- Assist the social media team with content conceptualization, creation, and curation.
- Assist in auditing social media accounts for post-season reporting, analysis, and optimization to help maintain an innovative social media strategy.
- Engage and brainstorm with the marketing team on game day content. Help plan for the season (giveaway items, theme nights, fan activations, merchandise partnerships, etc.).
- Assist with the market research on digital marketing campaigns, event engagement activities, ticketing strategy, sponsor activations, etc.
- Day-to-day scheduling and publishing across Kings’ ancillary social accounts (Bailey, We Are All Kings, LA Kings Ice Crew).
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The Marketing and Social Media Assistant must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skill and abilities:
- Passion for sports and live entertainment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Efficient time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with project management tools (AirTable, Monday.com).
- Familiarity with social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).
- Desire to learn more about the sports and entertainment industry.
- Must be available to work most home games; nights and weekends.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education:
- High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred) in Marketing, Business, Journalism or related field
Experience:
- 0-2 years of related work experience
- Experience using Adobe Suites
- Experience shooting on mirrorless/DSLR cameras preferred
Pay Scale: $17.00
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.