Social Media Editor (contract) Job at Nashville Public Radio in New York
Nashville Public Radio, New York, NY, United States, 10261
At Morning Brew Inc., we mix what you need to know with our unique brand of wit to attract, and build real relationships with, the next generation of business leaders. We speak to them like people, ensuring they get the context and insight needed to make decisions every day. Loyalty and trust are our most valuable currencies.
Whether scrolling, reading, watching, or listening, our audience trusts us for credible, entertaining business content that makes an impact on their personal and professional lives.
The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.
OVERVIEW
Morning Brew Inc. is looking for a great writer and visual storyteller who can consistently create engaging social editorial content for Morning Brew’s new tech vertical, Tech Brew.
The role would require the social media editor to oversee the day‑to‑day content calendar of Tech Brew, with a primary focus on Instagram. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of in‑depth research and script writing skills, the ability to pitch engaging and visual stories that fit Tech Brew’s brand identity and voice.
Working alongside the team lead, the social media editor will play a crucial role in bringing the Tech Brew social voice to life and building an engaged tech‑oriented audience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build Tech Brew's social presence across all relevant social platforms, ensuring coverage of trending news and live events; ideate and execute innovative social content.
- Pitch story ideas and identify graphic opportunities.
- Conduct research and craft social editorial copy around the world of business and tech.
- Create charts, headline photos, and other graphics using a library of templates provided.
- Collaborate with our in‑house design team to craft and execute high‑level visual storytelling formats.
- Edit, shape and elevate headlines, copy and visual assets to be social‑first content.
- Blend your editorial judgement with data to find what best fits our targeted audience.
- Track success through account growth, engagement rates, community building and other metrics.
- Oversee community management; engage with the audience in the comment section and DMs.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 2+ years of experience in social media or digital journalism.
- Deep understanding of social media platforms and social editorial strategy.
- Track record of overseeing Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram accounts for media outlets.
- Strong editorial judgement; comfortable with testing and adapting strategies to optimize for social‑first content.
- Strong writing skills, with ability to condense topics into engaging and quick‑bite copy.
BONUS POINTS
- Interest in submerging themselves in the world of tech news.
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and/or Figma.
Rate: 40-45/hr DOE
Inclusivity Statement: Morning Brew Inc. is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.