Job Title:
Social Media Manager
Company: Bucketsquad
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About: Bucketsquad is a fast-growing basketball apparel brand dedicated to creating clothing and products loved by basketball athletes and fans of the sport. We're building a movement that celebrates basketball culture and are founded and led by YouTube's largest basketball creator, Jesser (36M subscribers, 2x Streamy Sports Creator of the Year).Position Overview: We're seeking a dynamic Social Media Manager who lives and breathes basketball culture and can translate our brand's energy into scroll-stopping content. The ideal candidate will be a creative storyteller who can make our brand voice resonate across multiple platforms while driving engagement, growth and sales.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute against a comprehensive social media calendar across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant platformsCreate engaging, high-quality content that captures the essence of basketball culture and Bucketsquad's brand identityManage daily social media operations, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagementDevelop and manage influencer partnerships within the basketball communityTrack and analyze social media metrics, providing monthly performance reports and strategic recommendationsCollaborate with design, marketing, and product teams to ensure consistent brand messagingCreate trending, viral-potential content that showcases our apparel in authentic basketball contextsQualifications:2-4 years of experience in social media management, preferably in the fashion/apparel or DTC industry (sports industry experience is a plus)Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferredProven track record of growing social media audiences and driving engagementExceptional content creation skills with video editing and photography abilitiesDeep understanding of men's fashion, basketball culture and current social media trendsProficiency in social media management tools (Hootsuite, Later, etc.)Strong analytical skills with experience in social media performance metricsAbility to work in a fast-paced, creative environmentTechnical Requirements:Proficient in Premier Pro or other similar editing platforms Advanced smartphone video and photo skillsAbility to deliver high quality work, quickly, in a dynamic organization under time pressureMust possess strong writing skillsDetail-oriented and possess excellent project management skills.