I call BS.
I made $30K as an “associate writer” for an NFL franchise near our nation’s capital. When I moved up to what amounted to an “editor” role — lead team writer, constant website updates, editor of team magazine, on-air duties, manager of content team …(more)
Allow me to provide a swift dose of reality to this discourse...
The Chargers social job isn't underpaying anyone. A thousand people probably applied for this role. It's a calculated bet and it's asking if the right person will bet on themselves.
12 to 24 months. That's how long the person will be in this role. Go in get reps inside one of the best operations in the league, and come out the other side as a director-level candidate with a resume line that carries weight in every room.
I want everyone in this industry to make as much money as possible. But salaries are decided by the market. Entry level at a pro sports team in a high-demand creative role has always been competitive for a reason.
A harsh reality... It's market rate for what the role actually is... a starting point to launch a career.
Show up, absorb everything, and leave better than you came. Whoever gets the job could likely be a Director of Social in professional sports in less than 5 years and much of that would've been accelerated by getting this role.