Produces and manages social media content for NewsNation across YouTube and other social channels. Responsibilities include pitching stories, creating multimedia content, collaborating with editorial teams, analyzing performance data, using AI and emerging technologies, monitoring trends, engaging audiences, and training staff on social media best practices. The role requires flexibility for early morning, late night, and weekend shifts and is performed onsite in Chicago or New York.
Purpose
NewsNation is America’s fastest-growing news network. We believe in fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. If you do too, join the movement!
We’re seeking a social media producer who is passionate about the news and looking to tell stories that resonate with audiences in the rapidly-evolving world of digital media.
Position Description
- Pitch, develop and produce social media content
- Manage NewsNation's YouTube channel and social channels, reaching millions of followers
- Develop multimedia storytelling in collaboration with editors, writers and reporters
- Use analytics to evaluate content performance and suggest improvements to tactics
- Use AI and emerging technologies to produce content and engage with audiences
- Keep up to date on the latest trends and emerging stories to share with the larger team
- Train staff members on social media best practices, use of social tools and other tactics
Qualifications
- Experience creating social content ranging from graphics to video for large brands or media outlets
- Expertise with YouTube, including thumbnail and title best practices preferred
- Strong writing skills and ability to maintain a consistent brand voice
- Good editorial judgement in content selection and adaptation based on the platform
- Ability to quickly edit video and photos in high-pressure situations
- Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions
- Good communicator who can work collaboratively
- Experience using Adobe Suite, including Premier and Photoshop, preferred
- Journalism or news background preferred but not required
- Experience producing for or directing on-camera talent a plus
- Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
- #LI On-site
This position is in-office in our Chicago or New York locations. Early morning, late night and/or weekend shifts may be required.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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