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Crooked

Social Media Coordinator

Crooked, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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At Crooked, we believe the answer to a rising authoritarian movement is a democratic movement powerful enough to fight it and (fingers crossed) defeat it. That means using all the tools at our disposal as a media company to help build a massive, diverse coalition united behind a core set of democratic values: freedom, equality, compassion, and the rule of law.

Our Values Creative

in how we tell stories and share ideas Innovative

in how we reach people and grow the business Inclusive

in what we make and how we work together: respectful, accountable, and open-minded Hopeful

in seeking a more progressive and just society

Diversity & Inclusion We believe a diverse staff helps us reach the wide swath of people we aim to connect with so that we can build a massive coalition who believes in democratic values. We welcome people from all walks of life that span gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, those with disabilities, and people who are neurodiverse. Crooked encourages interested candidates to apply for whatever role they qualify for. Our culture emphasizes that each individual should feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.

Benefits Highlight We believe in caring for our full‑time employees in a holistic manner, and we aim to offer a rich and progressive package upon joining. Here’s what we currently offer:

Compensation We offer competitive pay based on the market, and select employees are eligible for commission or bonus pay. We also provide a 100% match on all contributions up to 4% of annual salaries.

We’re literally covered – our medical, dental, and vision plans come with 100% company‑paid premiums for employees on the majority of plans, as well as generous contributions toward dependent premiums, including non‑married and/or same‑sex partners, and children (bio, step and foster). We also offer flexible spending accounts for those just‑in‑case moments, and employer‑paid life insurance.

Time Off We’re big fans of time off and offer generous vacation and sick time including 14 paid holidays, and paid “Summer Days”. We cover various paid leaves, including jury duty, bereavement, pregnancy loss and disability leaves. No matter how your family grows, we provide 20 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents (birth, non‑birth, foster, or adoption). And to close out the year, we have an annual Quiet Period where we shut down for two weeks.

Stipends & Other Perks Our employees receive monthly communications stipends, paid parking or public transportation reimbursements, and Per Diem for anyone hitting the road for our tour shows. For any out‑of‑state candidates, we offer relocation bonuses to help ease the stress of moving. We also support giving back through company donation matches to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. And of course, team members receive company merch—because everyone here is a Friend of the Pod!

Professional Growth We’re all about helping our employees continue to achieve excellence in their professional journeys. To support that, we provide professional development stipends, employee resource groups, management training, and aim to cultivate a company culture of open feedback and honest communication.

Hiring Process Get to know our recruitment process! This is a general guide and will vary depending on the role.

Job Summary Crooked is looking for a Social Media Coordinator who will support day‑to‑day publishing, content production, and strategy implementation across all social Crooked Media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter) and other platforms. This role will report to the VP of Marketing until the Associate Director, Social is onboarded. Candidates must have experience creating, distributing, and reporting on social content and representing brands or individuals to digital audiences.

This role is based out of our Los Angeles office, and follows a hybrid schedule based on the job’s needs. We are looking for Los Angeles‑based candidates or candidates willing to relocate by the time of start date.

What You’ll Spend Your Time

You’ll be the main point of contact on the publishing of social posts, including scheduling, copy approvals, tagging, content QC, and monitoring performance

Track KPIs for social channels and work with the Associate Director of Social to create clear paths to metrics goals

Help implement social media roadmap for Crooked that defines voice, social guidelines, and content and editorial strategy

Ensure that Crooked branding standards and messaging are maintained across all platforms

Work with internal teams across Content and Design to plan and publish the mix of original content and promotional content for Crooked brands (merch, tour, books, subscription)

Develop real‑time social campaigns and promotion plans around major tentpole events, trends, and cultural milestones, when needed and when aligned to bandwidth

Manage daily community moderation efforts

Provide reporting via Sprout and platform analytics as needed, usually quarterly at a minimum

Monitor the community to identify and document trends

Document interesting case studies to share insights and examples

Use knowledge of best practices, optimization tips, and SEO techniques to oversee posting guidelines and direct images, tags, descriptions, and metadata

Identify content trends and breaking news, and apply creative thinking to how they can be utilized towards social posting and distribution strategy

Keep tabs on industry trends and identify new platforms for distribution

Identify social influencers to follow and engage with, and fan communities to interact with and grow Crooked’s brand visibility

What You’ll Bring To The Table

1–3 years of experience in social media, preferably in news and/or entertainment

Must be extremely organized with a passion for process, procedures, and structure

Strong ability to communicate and collaborate across teams, both in writing and verbally

You are a practical thinker and pride yourself on being solution‑oriented

Social media expertise – including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter

Strong computer skills in Keynote, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, with working knowledge of Dropbox and other communication tools, or knowledge of similar software tools and the ability to learn new software quickly

Must be dynamic and proactive, take initiative, and be a team player

You’re calm, cool, and collected as things change. You know being nimble is key to a role like this, and you know how to reprioritize as things change

Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight time frames in a fast‑paced environment

You’re curious about learning new things and open to exploring new tools and processes when appropriate

Pay and Perks This position is covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement and the starting salary for this role is

$80,000 .

In addition to your salary, we also offer full‑time employees excellent benefits, including:

Generous vacation and paid leaves, including sick, bereavement, pregnancy loss, and disability leaves

20 weeks of paid parental leave

Commuter reimbursement or paid parking

Communications stipend

Offices are closed at the end of the year (Quiet Period)

About Us We welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.

We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you’ll fit right in.

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