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Social Media Editor, News
Refinery29
New York, NY, United States
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Refinery29 is seeking a creative, data-driven “news junkie” to join our hard working social team. The candidate must have experience working on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (including Instagram Stories), and a desire to be on the cutting edge of audience development.
The ideal candidate understands the types of stories Refinery29 tells, can marry voice with vision, and maintain her cool under steep goals. She is organized, an excellent communicator and a strong collaborator.
Responsibilities
• Keep on top of the news 24/7 from both sides of the aisle, identify stories R29 should tell
• Pitch story ideas with viral potential
• Meet monthly traffic goals on a variety of platforms, including but not limited to Facebook
• Advise the editorial news team on angle, positioning, voice, and distribution plan
• Package news and trending content onto emerging platforms, including but not limited to Instagram and Instagram Stories
• Make informed, strategic recommendations based on insights and communicate those insights to the editorial team
• Provide quick, on-the-fly pivots to address traffic or engagement dips
Qualifications
• 1-2 years experience working as a social media editor, preferably for another media company
• Fluent in Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Quick thinking with a deep and wide understanding of news
• Extremely proactive and an excellent collaborator
• Proven ability to handle a high-volume workload
• An understanding of video and emerging platforms a major plus