TITLE: Content Project Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: San Jose, California
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Content
POSTING DATED: April 29, 2025
Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $85,100 - $92,500 per year.
Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Position Overview:
The Content Project Manager is part of our vision to pioneer the future of sports and entertainment. Content is at the core of our business. Through a variety of channels and formats, we want to tell our story to deepen relationships with current fans and attract new, diverse audiences to the Sharks, expanding beyond the tradition hockey fan. We also need to use content to support revenue generation and business growth. We are much more than a hockey team and that will be reflected in an array of high-quality content produced by our talented creators. Managing several concurrent content series, projects, and requests by collaborating across the organization, this role will be instrumental in executing our content plan. They will manage large content projects and day-to-day content request workflows. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, adept at bridging the gap between the content group, stakeholders and various departments while efficiently managing expectations and timelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate multiple content projects simultaneously, including but not limited to episodic series, social media initiatives, and sales campaigns
- Manage project timelines and expectations to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery
- Facilitate communication between leadership, Content and Marketing groups, and other departments to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations
- Contribute to developing the annual content plan and understand the roadmap to fulfilling the plan based on timing and resources
- Understand content requests and how they connect and complement existing content plan
- Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying potential bottlenecks and proposing solutions
- Monitor content plan progress and provide regular status updates
- Ensure all deliverables meet SSE’s high standards for quality and brand consistency
- Implement and maintain content workflow via project management tools and processes to improve efficiency
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of professional experience working in content, creative, or production project management
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
- Creative eye and an understanding of how content is developed
- Experience in sports or entertainment a plus
- Experience with Asana or other similar project management platforms a plus
- An excellent written and verbal communicator that is comfortable sharing ideas across functions, and to different levels of the organization
- A strong advocate for process and project management
- Knowledgeable about industry trends and have the ability to serve as a subject area expert
- Aligned with our Pioneering Principles and in particular
- A master collaborator with a team-first mentality who can work in a consultative manner
- Willing and able to think big and take risks
- A believer in creating exceptional experiences
- Someone that appreciates diversity of thought and seek different perspectives to solve problems
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
- Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
- Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
- Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
- Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
- May be required to travel to other company locations
- May be required to attend conference, events, and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
- Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
- Other League & partner discounts
- Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
- An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
- Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities
- Free access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
Summary:
Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.
We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us.Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.
We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
T – Team success is more important than individual success
E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do
A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions
M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones
T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions
E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions
A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say
L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them
We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to ourpositions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies
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