Brandon LoBiondo
brandonlobiondo@gmail.com | (609)-325-7841 | Instagram: @officialblobo
Portfolio: https://blobiondo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kickback Soccer Media, Social Media and Partnership Manager. September 2025 – Present
- Oversaw content creation, strategy, and execution for social media campaigns on the First Touch and Kickback Soccer Media platforms.
- Collaborate with partners to create content and social strategy (such as Youth Soccer Central, FIFA Road to 2026, and Soccer.com)
- Leverage existing and new social media trends to increase social media engagement.
- Captured and edited content at MLS, US men’s, and US Women’s Matches along the East Coast.
- Supported marketing efforts, meetings, and pitching to potential partners/podcast guests.
- Developed new IP to increase brand awareness among target markets.
Philadelphia Union Social Media and Match Coverage Coordinator, Chester, PA September 2023 – July 2024
- Captured content at all home Academy games throughout the MLS NEXT season.
- Created thumbnails and promotional material for YouTube and other social media campaigns.
- Wrote weekly web copy/content for the different teams.
- Supported social media presence through Twitter and Instagram stories.
- Developed campaigns with the Sales Department to brainstorm new ways to bring fans to games during an underperforming season.
- Managed and operated the social media channels (e.g., Twitter & Instagram) for Union II.
- Edited and captured the content of Academy and Union II staff and players for social media and website usage.
- Created and monitored YouTube streams of Academy away games.
Community Center for Social Justice (CCSJ) Communication Team Lead, Baltimore, MD September 2023 – May 2024
- Develop and implement communication strategies to promote CCSJ initiatives, events, and campaigns that align with the organization’s goals and missions.
- Oversaw the creation, editing, and distribution of content across various platforms, including social media, newsletters, and the CCSJ website.
- Fostered a collaborative environment within the team, encouraging creativity and ensuring that each team member’s strengths are utilized effectively.
- Act as the primary contact for media inquiries and Creative Requests.
United Soccer League (Intern), Tampa, FL June 2022 – August 2022
- Produced high-quality promotional content to be shared on social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter & YouTube.
- Video editing of hype videos and goals of the week on Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Quality control of all incoming and outgoing digital assets.
- Maintains the photo shelter system by tagging and documenting photography submitted by clubs.
- Assembles videos using WSC Video Clips Server.
GENERAL SKILLS
Experience With Adobe Premiere Pro
- Established professional editing skills to correct audio.
- Increased skills in animating graphics and text into video.
- Connected with editors to create collaborative work.
Experience with Adobe After Effects
- Created and edited motion graphics of intros and outros.
- Produced and edited essential graphics for ease of use for weekly projects.
Experience with Final Cut Pro X
- Gained better editing skills to create highly produced videos with good-quality sound and effects.
- Improved editing skills to create highlight reels for soccer players.
Microsoft Products
- Developed a better understanding of how to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL August 2025 – Present
Master of Science Sport Management, Concentration: Sport Law
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD Graduated May 2024, Master of Arts in Emerging Media
- Developed and executed social media campaigns, focusing on tracking KPIs and understanding how to improve.
- Created content tailored to target audiences, leveraging emerging media trends and technologies.
- Conducted analysis of emerging media technology, identifying opportunities for organizations to build their digital presence.
- Collaborated with industry professionals and peers to design and implement multimedia projects, utilizing cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD Graduated May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Double Concentration: Digital Media & AD/PR
- Loyola Presidential Scholarship
- GPA: 3.60 – Cum Laude