Associate Social Media Editor

Summary

Join Afar's team as an Associate Social Media Editor! This remote role focuses on creating engaging social media content across various platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and others. You will collaborate with the senior editor, manage postings, analyze performance metrics, and contribute to special projects. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of social media experience, a passion for travel and lifestyle, and skills in content creation and video production. A strong understanding of social media platforms and analytics is essential. The salary range is $70,000-$75,000 annually.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of social media experience, with clearly demonstrable examples of success on major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Experience creating high-quality content (videos, designed assets, etc.)
• A deep passion for social media, lifestyle, travel, food and beverage, and hospitality
• Keen awareness of the intricacies of social media platforms and what makes them tick
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Experience with Adobe Suite and Capcut

Responsibilities

• Create static and video content for Afar’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Collaborate with Afar’s senior social media editor to execute (post/schedule) content, write social copy, and manage postings
• Identify and utilize social trends and analytics to produce content focused on driving engagement with our community
• Contribute to special projects, including tentpole events like Afar’s annual Best New Hotels and Where to Go lists
• Contribute to the development and production of Afar’s social video series (including writing scripts, filming on location and direct-to-camera, and hosting)
• Produce social content for Afar’s marketing clients
• Stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms and come prepared with new, innovative ideas to reach and interact with our followers
• Analyze social media performance metrics

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with photography and photo editing

Benefits

• $70,000 - $75,000 a year
• Remote work