Part-Time Social Media Editor

Responsibilities

• Packaging and publishing content for California Post social media accounts across various platforms.
• Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts.
• Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices.
• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
• Engage with audiences across California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization.
• Proven experience in multimedia content creation and social publishing across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, supported by a strong creative portfolio.
• Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Current knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the agility to adapt strategies to drive engagement.
• Hands-on experience managing large social media accounts with measurable success in audience growth and engagement.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills under tight deadlines.
• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.

Benefits

Note: The shift schedule for this role is Saturday and Sunday, 6am-2pm PST. This role is open to remote candidates in California or New York. Please note that this is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule

The shift schedule for this role is Saturday and Sunday, 6am-2pm PST.

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