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Social Lead, Sports & Lifestyle


Company : hi5.agency


Location : Los Angeles, CA


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Social Lead, Sports & Lifestyle | Position Description (Contract) (Hybrid - Events) Experience with Athlete Culture Required Social Lead, Sports & Lifestyle at hi5.agency is responsible for collaborating with our internal team and external client partners to action on the strategic vision for a local Los Angeles Nike account, leading its execution across owned channels. This person lives and breathes LA sports culture and fashion; deeply embedded in one or more athlete communities and the surrounding ecosystems that shape them, from basketball and running to soccer and football. They are also Extremely Online. Responsibilities: Be immersed in relevant sports cultures and subcultures in Los Angeles, identifying trends and people shaping the industry both online and IRL Execute social media campaigns with minimal oversight, including publishing, asset management, community engagement, and tracking re-share opportunities Show up to internal and external calls with a POV on what works best for social, jumping in with thoughtful recommendations and a helpful attitude Be knowledgeable of social platform best practices, new platform features or changes, and digital trends as it relates to our projects or client's needs Manage social accounts, ensuring that concepts, copy, and creative imagery are aligned with the overarching strategic approach and authentically resonate with audiences Partner with clients directly on the ground and occasionally over the weekend to support social activations during local LA events Provide analytics reports to extrapolate insights and key learnings that can pivot creative strategies/concepts in real-time Collaborate with Strategy, Creative, and Production Leads to ensure deliverables are presented on time and are aligned with client expectations Continually look for ways to push hi5.agency forward, improving our work output and processes Promote a culture of innovation and collaboration while adhering to agency process Always be punctual and effectively manage your time while communicating proactively Be kind and respectful endlessly Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: 3+ years in sports / lifestyle creative + social media advertising or equal time on a Strategy/Social team with proven success on global campaigns and building communities Analytical skills and research experience Receive constructive criticism with grace and implement change proactively Strong presentation skills, with a background in public speaking and/or presenting Experience managing social accounts for global brands Experience with publishing and content management tools Exceptional written communication skills with flawless spelling and grammar Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment driven to produce world-class results In possession of an ego-free personality that can work with a highly motivated team to get shit done Excellent organizational and communication skills Experience with sports is a must. We promise we won't judge your free throw. #J-18808-Ljbffr