At ACSM, we believe movement is medicine—and storytelling is how that message travels. We’re looking for a Digital Engagement Specialist who is creative, curious, and community-minded to help amplify ACSM’s voice across digital platforms and connect our science, programs, and people with audiences around the globe.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, love turning data into insight, and enjoy collaborating with smart, mission-driven colleagues, this role is for you.

This position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana with the opportunity to work from home from any location within Indiana and driving distance from the Indianapolis area. Paid relocation is not offered.

This salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. Only those candidates who exceed the education and experience requirements will be eligible for the top of the salary range.

What You’ll Do

Bring ACSM to Life on Social Media

Execute day-to-day social media activity across platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels
Draft, schedule, publish, and monitor content that reflects ACSM’s trusted brand voice
Engage with our community by monitoring comments, messages, and mentions, escalating issues when needed
Stay ahead of trends, platform updates, and best practices
Support ACSM Journal Digital Editors to ensure consistency with ACSM standards and branding

Create & Share Compelling Content

Develop and curate engaging written and visual content, including short-form video, graphics, and multimedia assets
Coordinate with internal subject matter experts and external contributors to source high-quality content
Curate and support newsletter content aligned with audience needs and ACSM’s strategic priorities
Assist with content distribution across social, email, and other digital channels

Support Digital Marketing Campaigns

Assist with digital campaigns promoting ACSM programs, events, products, and services
Support email marketing initiatives, including newsletters and campaign-based communications
Contribute to paid social and digital advertising efforts through content preparation and performance monitoring

Use Data to Drive Impact

Monitor social and digital performance using analytics tools
Compile metrics and insights to support reporting and optimization
Apply data-driven insights to refine content and engagement strategies

Collaborate & Connect

Partner with internal teams to support digital engagement and content needs
Serve as a staff liaison to committees, partners, and initiatives as assigned
Share best practices and provide tactical guidance on effective digital engagement

What You Bring

Knowledge

Hands-on experience supporting organizational social media efforts
Understanding of digital and content marketing principles, including SEO and SEM
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders while meeting deadlines and brand standards
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Familiarity with exercise science, health promotion, or sports medicine (preferred)
Understanding of nonprofit and association environments

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills for social and digital platforms
Creative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
Collaborative mindset with high ethical standards and commitment to ACSM’s mission

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
2–4 years of professional experience in social media, digital marketing, or related roles
Experience with associations, nonprofits, or science-based organizations is a plus

Additional Details

Attendance at ACSM meetings as required
Adherence to attendance, scheduling, and dress code policies
Flexibility to support evolving staffing needs and additional duties as assigned

· ACSM operates in a flexible hybrid work environment. All applicants must live within driving distance of our office in Indianapolis, IN. Paid relocation is not offered.

Why ACSM?

At ACSM, you’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative organization dedicated to advancing the science of exercise and improving lives worldwide. We value servant leadership, professionalism, and creativity—and we support our team members in doing meaningful work that makes an impact.

Who we are

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a member led, staff supported 501c3 membership association with a vision to extend and enrich lives through the power of movement. ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, with nearly 50,000 members and certified professionals in more than 100 countries. Together, ACSM and its constituents are committed to the mission of educating and empowering professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.

Ready to help shape the digital conversation around exercise, health, and science? We’d love to hear from you.

When applying, along with your resume, please provide the following:

Social Media Portfolio:

Please provide 1–4 links to social media accounts that you currently manage or have managed in the past. These may include brand, organizational or professional accounts. No personal accounts, please.

For each account, please include:

Platform (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, TikTok)
Link to the account
Your role in managing the account (e.g., content creation, strategy, community management, analytics, etc.)
The date range during which you oversaw the account (month/year – month/year)

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