Dirt: Editorial Assistant / Social Media Manager

Dirt: Editorial Assistant / Social Media Manager

COVID-19 HIRING UPDATE: We have transitioned to a remote work model and are continuing to hire during this time. This position is based in Los Angeles and will start as a remote position and transition in-house at a later date.

Dirt, the leading website for juicy dish on the real estate doings of the world’s rich and famous, seeks a talented, motivated and real estate obsessed Editorial Assistant/Social Media Manager to join a growing team. Reporting to the LA based Editor, you will field phone calls and emails, assist in research and production, pitch and create content, and supercharge our social media.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Dirt.com’s suite of social media accounts, grow social referrals and monitor monthly goals on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms
• Manage staff scheduling
• Handle all email requests, routing to the appropriate person
• Review, direct and respond to incoming PR queries accordingly
• Research industry information, as needed
• Spearhead production of photo galleries
• Pitch, write and produce material, as needed
• Assist the editors in various administrative duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of social media analytics metrics and tools
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and WordPress necessary
• Team player but also comfortable working independently
• Excellent organization, communication and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and jump in on projects, as needed
• Passion for and knowledge of real estate/architecture and/or the luxury marketplace is a plus

PMC is a leading independent global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 310 million. Since 2004, Penske Media has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, Vibe, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, and Spy.com, among many others. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth and courage. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. To learn more about PMC, our 2% Foundation and its iconic brands, please visit www.pmc.com.