Social media editor job description

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Job Description

The Washington Post is looking for an experienced editor with a strong understanding of Reddit to join our expanding social team. We want a savvy, creative social media editor who can connect with Reddit's 52 million daily active users, sharing Washington Post journalism, reporting and expertise. This hire is part of The Post's efforts to better serve the next generation of Post readers and subscribers.

This editor will be charged with optimizing our storytelling for Reddit, leading experimentation with AMAs, Reddit Talks and multimedia, as well as finding engaging ways to showcase The Post's exclusive reporting, investigations, distinct graphics and vibrant personalities.

This role requires a highly engaged Redditor, who has a deep knowledge of the way news is consumed on the platform. The editor should be able to identify unique ways to build relationships with new audiences through consistent communication, engagement with trending topics and experimentation with new on-platform features.

Relationship-building is a key element of this role. This editor should be a steward between The Post, partners at Reddit and the moderators who manage the communities in which we want to amplify our empowering and award-winning journalism. This editor will also be responsible for working with The Post's project editors, marketing teams and data analysts to identify opportunities for AMAs, Reddit Talks, subreddit-building and more.
Ideal candidates should have experience managing a news organization's social accounts during breaking news, planned live events and quiet moments when there is time to craft that perfect social language. Experience working with Reddit is preferred.

Please consider applying if you have at least two years of journalism experience. This role requires someone who can write sharp headlines targeted toward specific audiences and has a command of voice and tone on social media. Comfort with analytics tools such as Chartbeat, Google Analytics and the platform's key metrics is preferred, as is the ability to understand and act upon these insights when appropriate.

Candidates should upload a résumé and cover letter outlining your experience, including the accounts you've run before, and any examples of work on Reddit to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by 08/31/2022 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Deputy Director of Social Travis Lyles, Head of Curation and Platforms Coleen O'Lear and Director of Next Generation Audience Development Phoebe Connelly.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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At Macmillan Learning, the health and safety of our employees and contract staff is a top priority. Accordingly, COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all staff that will be working in a Macmillan Learning office, or have job duties requiring them to travel for work. If offered the role, the candidate will need to provide proof of vaccination in advance of their start date. Employees can request religious and/or medical exemptions to this requirement by following the process outlined in the offer letter.

The Media Editor manages and recommends (in conjunction with the program manager) the creation and publication of digital and ancillary materials that support teaching and learning of the Chemistry disciplines. Instructors and students use these resources to enrich the learning experience and ease the teaching process. In addition, the Media Editor is expected to manage major projects and relationships independently. The Media Editor helps media authors to prioritize tasks and to produce high quality and accurate work on schedule and on budget.

This position is eligible for remote employment, but candidates located in Austin, Texas are preferred. Remote employment would exclude the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Select, hire, negotiate with, and correspond with multimedia vendors about multimedia products and tasks that are currently or about to be underway.
* Plan, initiate, and oversee projects in coordination with Program Manager, Development Editor, Content Producer, and Production.
* Communicate clearly and collaboratively with other project stakeholders about status, issues, scheduling, and budget.

Identify, assess, hire, negotiate, and correspond with authors and freelancers about multimedia content and projects that are currently or about to be underway and ensure the delivery of quality, on-time content and software for turnover to production.
* Oversee all phases of project, e.g., distribution of page proofs, manuscript, and/or materials that are needed for media authors to do their jobs, provide written instructions, place authors in direct contact with freelance project managers and/or vendors (if necessary), answer questions throughout the process, review media authors work and ensure that they have followed instructions and met company quality standards, and format author manuscript for turnover to Central Media or Print Production.
* Attend status and exploratory meetings with Central Media, Editorial, and Marketing; assess user needs; and make recommendations and/or changes to scheduling and content based on information obtained.
* Respond to inquiries and requests from marketing and sales regarding their projects, either via email or phone.
* Development and research. E.g., review existing products and ensure they are up to date and continue to meet quality standards; oversee project upkeep; investigate our competitors' media and supplements offerings; make suggestions/recommendations based on information gathered; and meet with editorial colleagues to discuss new ventures.
* This position requires long periods of close concentration and strong multi-tasking skills.

Essential Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Chemistry discipline or related
* At least 2 years of editorial experience in educational publishing
* At least 1 year of media editorial experience
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with superior verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, work well in group problem-solving situations, and work within an approved budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Background in associated discipline

Benefits

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee's date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

* Competitive pay and bonus plan
* Generous Health Benefits (Medical insurance (PPO & EPO through BlueCross BlueShield, HSA through Health Equity), Vision insurance (Blue View Vision), Dental insurance (Cigna))
* Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
* Generous paid time off, sick time, discretionary days. and paid holidays (Cesar Chavez Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, and more!)
* Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
* 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
* And much more!

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or join our Macmillan Community. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education's guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation's largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and
Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Social Media Editor to join the Social Media team. This job reports to the Associate Director of Social Media in the Content Innovation
department of PPFA. The Content Innovation department shapes how Planned Parenthood is presented to the world through digital content and campaigns within our owned channels and emerging platforms.

Purpose:
The Social Media Editor will help develop, optimize and drive social media content in
service of our communication and organizational goals. This crucial role will contribute to the success of promoting Planned Parenthood's proactive policy agenda and building
understanding around why equitable access to SRH is critical. The Social Media Editor will also be responsible for collaborating across the Federation to create and produce high-quality sexual and reproductive health information and culturally relevant content that broadens brand familiarity and helps us reach new and existing audiences.

Delivery :
● Optimize original content for social platforms and execute daily posting across
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more for both our Planned
Parenthood Federation of America accounts and our Planned Parenthood Action Fund
accounts
● Utilize 3rd party social media publishers to efficiently post, label, and evaluate content
● Understand Planned Parenthood's voice and style to ensure consistency.
● Partner closely with channel managers to oversee posting workflow and communication.
● Community management, including moderating sensitive discussions and engaging
followers.
● Contribute to developing and executing a social media growth strategy
● Setup paid media campaigns and boosts ensuring compliance with internal legal and
financial regulations.
● Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest social media technologies and best
practices (i.e. new tools, algorithm changes, platform enhancements).
● Produce social content around trending news, pitch and script social video ideas.
● Cover and/or moderate events and capture content with talent as needed.

Engagement:
● Partner with the Director of Social Media and social team leads to serve as the channel
manager and day to day publisher.
● Maintain and build solid working relationships with all cross-functional stakeholders.
● Prioritize, manage and move along multiple projects, anticipate project breakdowns,
clarify needs to meet project goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
● 2 years of professional social media experience, strong editorial judgment, and clear
writing skills.
● Our ideal candidate is someone who is obsessed with social media, understands how to optimize engaging content for each platform, be detail-oriented and incredibly
organized, and have an interest in sexual reproductive health education and advocay.
● Someone who is quick to identify emerging social media trends and take initiative with
experimenting accordingly-and someone who is tapped in to pop culture and the
news cycle.
● A savvy strategist who knows how to utilize social platforms (including emerging
platforms) and tools.
● A lover of fast-paced, collaborative environments

About the team:
The social team works our hardest every day to help people realize their fullest potential for themselves, their families, and their communities so that together, we can educate, mobilize and fight for a more equitable and just world. We do that by creating and curating social channels that educate, empower, and activate online audiences. We also develop and drive online campaign work that promote our organizational policy, advocacy, and political goals to mobilize supporters and demonstrate our grassroots power.

TRAVEL : 0-25%* (all work-related travel has been suspended for time being due to Covid-19)

Starting salary: $65K

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Final offers for this job will be based on capabilities and will be made within the parameters of the PPFA compensation program. Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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If denoted as NYC, DC, or both, this position is usually located in our New York City or DC office, but is remote while offices remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.