Axios is hiring a
Social Host

Summary

The job is for a self-driven social host to manage the Instagram account of Axios Pittsburgh, creating daily content. The role requires video creation, collaboration with the local team, growth tactics implementation, strategy setting, and KPI monitoring. Ideal candidates should have demonstrated success in creating and growing social posts, video editing experience, deep knowledge of Pittsburgh, cross-functional team experience, excellent communication skills, and comfort on camera.

Requirements

• Demonstrated, measurable success in creating and growing video-driven social posts for platforms like Instagram, YouTube or equivalent
• Video editing experience
• Deep knowledge of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, particularly local lifestyle, arts, dining, bars, sports, other events, etc
• Experience working on a cross-functional team, collaborating with other creators or local reporters in the lifestyle or news spaces
• Experience receiving feedback from a manager or editor as well as peers
• Demonstrated wide knowledge of Pittsburgh news and how national storylines intersect with local storytelling
• Comfort on camera both in pre-written scripts and off-the-cuff reactions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Create a drumbeat of daily or near-daily video, photo and text content for the Instagram account in collaboration with the Axios Pittsburgh team
• Incorporate edits and feedback from editors both in real-time and in portfolio reviews
• Research, test, and incorporate growth tactics in the account to grow audience and engagement with the audience
• Set the strategy and goals for the account with the Director of Local Social
• Participate in advance planning for major coverage to capture on-site visual assets
• Measure, monitor and report out KPIs specific to Instagram
• Shape how Axios Local evolves across social, web and newsletters in partnership with Local editors/reporters, product managers, and leadership

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture