Content & Brand Activation Specialist
Wadsworth, OH, US
About the job
Foundation Wellness is a global leader in foot health and performance solutions, trusted by athletes, clinicians, and everyday movers alike. As the parent company of brands like CURREX and PowerStep, we design innovative, activity-specific products engineered to help people move better, feel better, and stay active longer.
We are seeking a highly creative, sports-savvy Social Content & Brand Activation Specialist to capture authentic athlete and consumer moments, fuel social media growth, and bring our brands to life across digital, retail, and in-person environments. This role will primarily focus on Currex, but may work with other brands in the Foundation Wellness Portfolio.
Reports to: VP of Marketing
Location: Anywhere in the US, but preference may be given to candidates who commute to Wadsworth, Ohio a couple times a month
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Why Join Us?
Medical, Dental, Vision offered day 1
HSA/FSA
Company matched 401k
Paid holidays and vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
And much more!
Key Responsibilities
Sport-Focused Content Creation & Social Media Execution
Capture content of athletes, teams, events, customers, and real users at tournaments, races, expos, gyms, and retail activations.
Film and create dynamic short-form videos (Reels, TikToks, Stories, YouTube Shorts).
Edit content using native social tools and mobile editing apps (e.g., CapCut, InShot, Canva).
Create platform-native, trending content using existing brand assets (photos, footage, influencer clips, athlete content, lifestyle imagery, etc.)
Develop engaging concepts for social content using storytelling, humor, trends, transitions, or hooks that align with CURREX brand tone.
Write engaging, on-brand copy for captions, on-screen text, and storytelling elements.
Publish real-time content during key sporting events and brand activations.
Own the planning, scheduling, and execution of the organic social content calendar, ensuring content aligns with campaign priorities, product launches, and brand storytelling goals.
Trend Spotting, Sports Culture & Competitive Insights
Stay ahead of social trends, editing styles, transitions, audio, and emerging formats across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat.
Monitor sports, athlete, and fitness content trends to inform creative direction.
Conduct competitor reviews across running, basketball, soccer, pickleball, and outdoor categories to identify opportunities.
Influencer & Athlete Partner Management
Support relationships with influencers and athletes once contracts are signed, ensuring all deliverables, timelines, and brand guidelines are met.
Coordinate athlete and influencer PR boxes, content kits, and seasonal gifting.
Collect and share influencer-generated content for use in organic, paid, email, and retail channels.
Direct athletes or event participants when needed and capture candid, authentic moments.
Who You Are
2+ years of experience in social content creation, sports content, influencer coordination, or a similar role
Strong creative instincts and understanding of social trends, hooks, and storytelling
A genuine passion for sports - comfortable interacting with athletes, influencers, coaches, and event staff
Experience with influencer management platforms (e.g., AspireIQ, Cohley, Grin) is a plus.
Ability to travel frequently to events (approximately 50% travel)