Summary
Join Blavity, Inc., a leading Black media company, as a Producer, Social Media (Lifestyle)! This fully remote position involves daily content creation and programming for social media platforms. You will ideate, source, and create engaging content, collaborating with various teams to maximize reach and brand growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong social video editing and scripting skills, a passion for Black culture, and experience with social media analytics. This role reports to the Managing Editor and requires a minimum of 2 years of content creation experience. The position offers a flexible schedule and competitive hourly rate.
Requirements
- Education: B.A. in Journalism or related field
- Required Experience: 2+ yrs of content creation production experience
- Demonstrated ability to write engaging social media copy across a range of topics and for a variety of audiences
- Experience with analytics and listening tools
- Experience with established and emerging social media platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
- Technologies: Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
Responsibilities
- Work closely with senior management on daily content, company strategy, operations and research/analysis
- Own end-to-end production with strong knowledge of video editing for social platforms
- Pitch and produce a social-first series that will elevate and expand the brand on social media
- Identify news pegs and opportunities to repromote archival stories
- Build effective relationships with colleagues throughout the Blavity organization to support synergy across the companyβs Owned & Operated Brands
- Collaborate with the Audience Development and Data Analytics teams to maximize story/post reach and ensure the brand is meeting site-wide growth goals
- Support the team with planning and project management for content initiatives, including the annual AfroTech Conference and other forthcoming team tentpoles
- Additional duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Experience: Strong knowledge of design elements and principles β You understand the systems of graphic design in order to create work that is both aesthetically pleasing and effective
- 2+ yrs of content development for Gen-Z and Millennial demographics
- Additional Qualifications: Strong interest in viral marketing and social media trends
- Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate project needs and timelines clearly and effectively
- High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
- Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
- A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture
Benefits
- This is a fully remote (W2) contract position, requiring an average of 29 hours per week
- The hourly rate for this role is $25 - $30