Business Insider
Social Media Fellow, Video Distribution (January 2026)
Business Insider, New York, New York, us, 10261
Social Media Fellow, Video Distribution (January 2026)
Business Insider is hiring a social media fellow to distribute videos across various social networks and platforms. This is a full-time, six‑month paid position, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Social media fellows will manage and schedule posts across various social channels. They will also assist the distribution team in reaching its goals on platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Fellows are responsible for distributing new videos on social channels and recirculating dozens of evergreen archive videos daily. They will help distribute videos published during the day shift, including breaking news, work with content from all verticals on the video team, and help organize and maintain our archives. Additionally, they track statistics and analyze data, working collaboratively to develop our social media strategies.
Independent worker capable of pivoting seamlessly between tasks
Excellent news judgment, working quickly and accurately to publish urgent news stories
Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Willingness to accept feedback and apply it
Comfortable working with teams across the company
Core Qualifications
Familiarity with the Business Insider brands
Experience with and passion for digital storytelling and social media
Experience packaging stories for social media
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
Proofreading and copyediting skills
Problem‑solving independence
Attention to detail
Work experience with one or more social media platforms
Experience working with breaking news
Experience working with editorial teams and/or journalism outlets
Knowledge of social video
Experience with content management systems
Experience with Photoshop
Interest in data collection and analysis
Salary & Benefits
Fellows are paid $20 per hour (overtime when needed and approved)
PTO and paid holidays
Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the 91st day of employment
Please apply with a resume and cover letter and specify why you're interested in working on this team.
If you'd like some tips, check out our best practices guide.
The Business Insider Fellowship Program is designed for early‑career journalists seeking to grow their media careers. Fellows are assigned to teams and become experts in digital storytelling. They produce real work that is distributed to our audience of millions, and by the end of six months, they will have developed new skills and gained industry experience. For more information on the Business Insider Fellowship Program, see here.
Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, when making employment decisions, does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality or national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
If you are passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for, we still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider.
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Social media fellows will manage and schedule posts across various social channels. They will also assist the distribution team in reaching its goals on platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Fellows are responsible for distributing new videos on social channels and recirculating dozens of evergreen archive videos daily. They will help distribute videos published during the day shift, including breaking news, work with content from all verticals on the video team, and help organize and maintain our archives. Additionally, they track statistics and analyze data, working collaboratively to develop our social media strategies.
Independent worker capable of pivoting seamlessly between tasks
Excellent news judgment, working quickly and accurately to publish urgent news stories
Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Willingness to accept feedback and apply it
Comfortable working with teams across the company
Core Qualifications
Familiarity with the Business Insider brands
Experience with and passion for digital storytelling and social media
Experience packaging stories for social media
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
Proofreading and copyediting skills
Problem‑solving independence
Attention to detail
Work experience with one or more social media platforms
Experience working with breaking news
Experience working with editorial teams and/or journalism outlets
Knowledge of social video
Experience with content management systems
Experience with Photoshop
Interest in data collection and analysis
Salary & Benefits
Fellows are paid $20 per hour (overtime when needed and approved)
PTO and paid holidays
Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the 91st day of employment
Please apply with a resume and cover letter and specify why you're interested in working on this team.
If you'd like some tips, check out our best practices guide.
The Business Insider Fellowship Program is designed for early‑career journalists seeking to grow their media careers. Fellows are assigned to teams and become experts in digital storytelling. They produce real work that is distributed to our audience of millions, and by the end of six months, they will have developed new skills and gained industry experience. For more information on the Business Insider Fellowship Program, see here.
Business Insider is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and, when making employment decisions, does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality or national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and military or veteran status. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
If you are passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for, we still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider.
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