Produce accurate, timely social media coverage of US politics and news across Facebook, X, and other platforms. Responsibilities include tracking breaking developments, verifying information, writing summaries and updates, selecting visual assets, adapting content for each platform, coordinating with editors, managing multiple stories, and meeting urgent deadlines during major political events. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required. AI-generated or AI-rewritten copy is not accepted.
This is a remote position.
Company: Eleven Int Service Private Limited
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Social Media, News, Politics
About Eleven Media
Eleven Media is an established media company with more than 10 years of experience building and operating digital media brands. We own a diverse portfolio of properties with a strong presence across web, video, and social platforms.
Our editorial, production, audience development, partnerships, and publishing teams work together to strengthen our brands and deliver timely, engaging content to audiences worldwide.
Website: www.elevenispl.com
About the Role
McGill Media is looking for an experienced Senior Content Producer to produce social media coverage of US politics and news. The role involves closely tracking developments, verifying information, and publishing accurate, timely posts, breaking-news updates, and other social-first formats across Facebook, X, and additional platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Track US news and politics throughout the day and identify important developments.
- Produce breaking-news posts, updates, news summaries, and other social-first content.
- Verify information using primary sources, official statements, public records, interviews, and credible reporting.
- Follow developing stories closely and publish updates as new information becomes available.
- Select relevant images, videos, graphics, and other visual elements for each post.
- Adapt the presentation, length, and format of content for each social platform.
- Work with editors and other team members to coordinate coverage and maintain accuracy.
- Manage multiple developing stories and meet time-sensitive publishing deadlines.
- Maintain McGill Media’s editorial voice, visual standards, and quality requirements.
- Support coverage during major political events, elections, and breaking news, including occasional evening or weekend work.
What You Will Need
- Strong professional experience producing social media content for a news, politics, or current-affairs brand.
- Strong knowledge of US politics, government, elections, public policy, and national news.
- A thorough approach to tracking political developments and following stories as they evolve.
- Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify important updates and relevant angles.
- Strong research, verification, fact-checking, and writing skills.
- An understanding of how news content should be presented across different social platforms.
- The ability to write clear, accurate social copy under tight deadlines while distinguishing confirmed facts, reported claims, analysis, and opinion.
- The ability to manage multiple stories, respond to feedback, and work independently.
- Availability to cover time-sensitive stories when required.
- The ability to produce original, independently written work. AI-generated or AI-rewritten copy will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and links to social media accounts, posts, or campaigns you have managed.
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