Social Media Coordinator

Description Social Media Coordinator Location: Lee’s Summit, MO Position: Full-Time | Approximately 40 hours/week Schedule: Primarily weekdays, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays for events and content coverage

Turn Sports Into Stories. Paragon Star is looking for a creative, energetic Social Media Coordinator who knows how to capture great moments and turn them into content people want to see. With 10 sports fields, tournaments, events, athletes, teams, coaches, sponsors, and a growing sports community, there is always a story happening at Paragon Star. This role will bring those stories to life through photography, video, social media, graphics, interviews, and engaging written content. This is more than a posting job. You'll be out where the action is - capturing games, creating Reels, highlighting athletes and teams, showcasing events, engaging with our community, and helping build the Paragon Star brand.

What You’ll Do

• Create and manage engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, and other digital platforms
• Photograph and film games, events, athletes, teams, coaches, partners, and behind-the-scenes moments
• Create and edit short-form video, graphics, interviews, and promotional content
• Write compelling social media copy that reflects the Paragon Star voice
• Develop and manage a social media content calendar
• Provide timely social coverage before, during, and after events
• Engage with followers, teams, families, coaches, sponsors, and community partners
• Track social media performance and use analytics to improve content
• Stay current on social media trends, features, formats, and best practices
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, events, sponsors, and community partners
• Identify stories and opportunities that strengthen awareness and engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in social media, digital marketing, communications, PR, content creation, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of Instagram and Facebook• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Photography and videography experience
• Experience creating and editing short-form video
• Working knowledge of graphic design and editing tools• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and with a variety of people
• Professional, positive, and confident when representing Paragon Star
• A genuine interest in sports, storytelling, social media - or all three

Education A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. Relevant fields include Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Business, Sports Management, or a related field.