California Post is hiring: Social Content Creator (News) in California

As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a talented and creative News Content Creator to join our social team. You will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news‑driven audience.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter and/or portfolio. If submitting a video, please include a link to the video in your cover letter or resume as part of an additional document. We do not accept direct video file uploads.

Responsibilities

• Package and publish content for California Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more.
• Create short‑form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement‑focused posts.
• Appear on camera and deliver news content clearly and concisely on deadline.
• Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in‑house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform‑specific best practices.
• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
• Own the lifecycle of a story, from pitch to production to social distribution.
• Engage with audiences across California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

Requirements

• At least three years of content creation experience, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high‑quality editing and creative execution.
• Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy‑editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.
• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.
• Ability to balance editorial standards while creating social‑first content that is both engaging and informative.
• Must be flexible and adaptable as news demands shift, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and during breaking news events when needed.
• A strong social media presence or following is preferred.
• SEO experience is a plus.

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits. Employees may select elective benefits to fit their personal needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The California Post is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and effectively perform essential job functions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.