Senior Editor, Social
About the role
POLITICO is seeking a senior editor and producer to play a key role in our North American social media team — to help expand the reach of our journalism, connecting with new audiences across a variety of formats and platforms. This role is focused on off-platform growth. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in growing our social audiences in strategic ways that drive our business goals, bringing social best practices to the newsroom and partnering with newsroom leaders to scale our social channels' impact. This person will also be key in building the brand across key platforms and assessing new opportunities as they arise. The Supervising Editor will manage a small team of DC-based social producers working with text, video, and images.
Who You Are
- You have sharp news judgment and understand the people, policies and power shaping Washington.
- You know how to make complex stories compelling and accessible across social platforms.
- You’re energized by breaking news, audience growth and finding new ways to distribute journalism.
- You use data to make smart social decisions.
- You’re a strong writer with an instinct for headlines, visuals and platform-specific storytelling.
- You’re a collaborative manager and leader who can set direction, develop a team and stay calm under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Manage our social accounts, social team and schedule (holidays, weekends etc.)
- Develop best practices for each platform, with an eye towards using social platforms to