Social Media Editor
The Huffington Post
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Full Time Job
Social Media Editor (Weekends)
The Huffington Post seeks a news-savvy social media editor to help spearhead how we report the news on social platforms. This editor will be tasked with bringing HuffPost's voice to these platforms in a way that is entertaining and informative, while also using data to inform distribution decisions. This is a Saturday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Sunday position.
Responsibilities:
• Manage HuffPost's social media accounts
• Monitor breaking news, using strong news judgement to ensure the most accurate information goes out on our social platforms in a timely fashion
• Give HuffPost's social accounts a voice that's both informative and fun
• Stay abreast of ever-changing analytics to gain a better understanding of what type of content works well on social media
• Experiment with emerging platforms, as both a way to expand our audience and to grow traffic
• Help develop a strategy to incorporate video and multimedia elements into our overall social strategy
Qualifications
• 2-4 years of experience running social media accounts in an editorial setting
• A nose for news, with experience or interest in political, world, business and/or entertainment news
• Demonstrated creativity and knowledge of engagement strategies on social platforms
• Ability to multitask in a high pressure environment
• Professional writing experience
• Stays on top of industry trends
• You run toward numbers instead of running away from numbers
• Strong team player
• Work with a mobile-first mindset
Additional Information:
''This position is in the WGA-E bargaining unit.''
EEO/AA Women, Minorities, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities Employer: AOL offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) match and performance bonus. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or other protected category.