ABOUT THE ROLE At Fast Company, we see social media as an expression of our first-rate journalism, storytelling, and design, as critical to our success as what the articles we publish online, or in print, or on any other medium. In this role, the Social Media Producer will create, manage, and schedule day-to-day social media content across Fast Company’s social channels. On Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, the goal will be to engage and expand Fast Company’s community of followers. The Social Media Producer will also assist on visual- and video-first social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Pinterest, in partnership with our creative and video teams. The Social Media Producer will follow larger media trends and strategy shifts, and work with the Social Media Director to maintain Fast Company’s unique brand voice across all platforms.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, strategic, goals-oriented, multi-tasking creative thinker who has some digital and multimedia experience. A passion for technology and/or business journalism is strongly encouraged. This position is represented by the Fast Company and Inc. union the Writers Guild of America-East.
Salary minimum: $56,000
WHAT YOU’ll BE DOING:
Scheduling daily social posts across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms as needed, using appropriate social language
Tracking and re-socializing well-performing content, including links, images, and videos
Monitoring Social Flow, Crowdtangle and Parsely for social analytics and content performance data to identify high potential stories; recommend and execute tests to improve platform performance
Showcasing specific content to key audiences in support of business goals, including events, recognition programs, videos and sponsorships
Pitching content to partners and maintain a social swapping schedule
Assisting on other social media tasks as needed
Note: Occasional travel, early morning, late night, or weekend work may be required, related to news or events
Job Requirements
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, business, or a related field a plus
Prior media or publishing experience and/or related internships a plus