SUMMARY:
The Social Media Content Producer – FLOATER (Temp-to-Perm) is responsible for creating multiple quick turnaround content items a day, while also working on longer-lead projects, and helping the team meet daily content frequency goals. This position will produce content with a focus on Black culture, entertainment, politics and current trends, that appeal to our audiences and boost brand awareness across all social media platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write, develop, edit, and publish content and copy for a variety of social media platforms including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok and SnapChat.
- React quickly to breaking news and develop stories based on factual information received.
- Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Room audience and create content based on trends.
- Fact-check and research viral stories to ensure accuracy.
- Generate exclusive content for all social media platforms.
- Continuously grow a positive and inclusive social media presence by monitoring commentary on Instagram posts under The Shade Room Instagram profile.
- Contribute creative and engaging ideas to brainstorm sessions with the editorial team.
- Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone) on all public platforms.
- Stay up-to-date on latest industry trends, software and digital media compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
- Great news judgement from someone who loves and understands Black culture across the diaspora.
- Understanding of social media best practices.
- The ability to self-edit work.
- A creative writer with the ability to write in a witty, fun and trendy tone to appeal to The Shade Room demographic of 18 – 41 years old.
- Impeccable attention to detail, solid organizational skills, highly motivated, and results driven.
- The ability to work in a quick-turnaround environment without sacrificing quality, accuracy or personality.
- Experience with popular social media platforms and trends.
- Relationship management: networking skills with the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships with internal and external partners.
- Proficiency in SEO and WordPress.
- Flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines; experience managing both urgent, short-term projects and complex, longer-term projects.
- Legal right to work in the US.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
BA in English, Communications, Journalism or related field, preferred but not required. Minimum of 2+ years of professional journalism, communications or social media experience creating content, preferably for a high-output and trusted media brand.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $56,992.00 - $82,388.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- Los Angeles, CA (Required)
Work Location: Remote