Social Editor / Writer

About the Role

We're looking for a social editor to join the team! This role is responsible for quality assurance and copy editing content for the official accounts on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. The ideal candidate is a production and editing expert with experience working virtually and across time zones to put out daily content. They must be a multitasker, organized, and extremely detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with the production team to prepare and QA content for publishing, ensuring accuracy and alignment across platforms before it goes live
• Leverage AI tools to optimize copywriting and editing production workflows
• Work with individual social media managers and creative producers to edit and revise copy that reflects the visuals in a piece
• Ensure adherence to documentation requirements for talent and minor releases
• Monitor the latest news, cultural moments, and social trends to flag sensitivities and ensure our content lands well
• Edit and occasionally write copy for all surfaces, aligning with the brand voice
• Proofread and fact-check all content, including captions, subtitles, and on-screen graphics
• Copy edit creative briefs and pitch decks
• Maintain a consistent and up-to-date style guide for editorial copy
• Enforce editorial standards and continuously refine our brand voice and tone

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience editing for a media publisher or news outlet
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• High attention to detail
• Experience delivering quality writing and editing under tight deadlines
• Experience with quick-turn/rapid response communications
• Experience writing and editing for an international audience
• Strong storyteller who finds compelling ways to get our message across
• A passion for (and strong grasp of) social media, humor, and emerging culture

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA, but is fully remote.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company, and we are an equal opportunity employer.