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)
