Social Media Specialist

(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association

. Drive UFC GYM’s social media presence across brand and corporate club channels .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in social media management, content creation, and analytics, with a strong focus on short-form video production and brand consistency across multiple platforms. Proficient in leveraging social media trends and insights to optimize engagement and performance.

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Social Media ManagementShort-Form Video EditingContent CreationSocial Media AnalyticsBrand Voice Development

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Hard Skills

Social Media ManagementShort-Form Video EditingContent CreationCopywritingPhotographyGraphic DesignSocial Media AnalyticsProject ManagementCommunity EngagementTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedSelf-MotivatedStrong CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Meta Business SuiteInstagram InsightsTikTok AnalyticsCapCutAdobe Premiere ProFinal Cut ProAdobe Creative SuiteCanvaSprout SocialHootsuite

Industry Keywords

FitnessMMABoxingJiu-JitsuFranchise ManagementRetail BrandsUser-Generated ContentInfluencer MarketingBrand CampaignsDigital Content Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive UFC GYM’s social media presence across brand and corporate club channels
Manage daily publishing, scheduling, and community engagement across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms
Develop and maintain monthly content calendars aligned with campaigns, club promotions, openings, events, and partnerships
Create, shoot, and edit photo and short-form video content, including Reels, TikToks, Stories, and YouTube Shorts
Travel to UFC GYM locations to capture original content featuring training, coaches, members, classes, events, and club culture
Support corporate and franchise clubs with social media best practices, localized content, and platform guidance
Build and maintain social profiles for new club openings while ensuring brand consistency
Monitor and respond to comments, DMs, tags, and mentions, escalating customer service or reputation concerns as needed
Identify and leverage relevant social trends, audio, formats, and challenges while maintaining brand standards
Manage and organize digital content assets for social, email, web, and paid media
Optimize organic social strategy through testing content formats, posting times, creative styles, and platform mix
Collaborate with marketing teams on paid media, email/SMS, PR, partnerships, and brand campaigns
Track and report social performance, including reach, engagement, follower growth, video completion, saves, shares, traffic, and leads
Provide insights and recommendations based on social analytics and industry/competitor benchmarks

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of hands-on social media management experience for a brand, multi-location business, agency, or creator account
Experience with Meta Business Suite, Instagram Insights, and TikTok Analytics
Strong short-form video editing skills using CapCut and/or Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
Experience creating static and motion graphics using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Strong understanding of social media trends, platform culture, and algorithms
Excellent copywriting and brand-voice skills
Portfolio or active social accounts demonstrating content creation and short-form video skills
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Must be located near multiple UFC GYM locations
Reliable transportation
Willingness to travel regularly for content capture, including occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to work in active gym environments, including standing for extended periods, moving throughout club floors, and carrying production equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
Occasional evening and weekend availability required
Interest or experience in fitness, MMA, boxing, jiu-jitsu, or sports preferred
Experience with multi-location, franchise, or retail brands preferred
Familiarity with Sprout Social, Later, Hootsuite, or Meta Planner preferred
Basic photography and lighting skills preferred
Experience with UGC, influencer, athlete, or ambassador content preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Wellness resources
Employee discounts
Complimentary UFC GYM membership
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees
Paid time off and holidays
Growth opportunity within a fast-scaling global fitness brand
Free Membership
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off
Health Benefits for Full-Time Employees