Social Media Associate

Overview

Newsweek is a global media organisation with over 90 years of experience in earning audience trust and engagement. Reaching 100 million people each month, Newsweek delivers thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video across multiple print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced newsroom Social Media Coordinator with strong content creation and video editing skills. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of social media strategy, trends, social video editing, and influencer collaboration. A proven track record of driving social media growth and engagement across projects is essential. This role requires a proactive individual eager to make a significant impact within our newsroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with social media leads and various teams across the organisation to develop and execute social media plans aimed at meeting goals and increasing brand awareness.
• Work with editorial staff and creators to plan collaborative content for Newsweek’s Instagram accounts.
• Build strategies and create engaging content tailored to each platform, including text, images, and videos.
• Edit social-first videos provided by staff and optimise them for social media platforms.
• Analyse performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of social media campaigns and compile reports with key statistics.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in social media management.
• Ensure all social media content adheres to Newsweek editorial guidelines and brand standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of social media trends and key changes across applications.
• Perform any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in growing a social media audience.
• Thorough knowledge of optimising editorial and non-editorial content for social media audiences.
• Strong understanding of Meta Business Suite and other social analytics tools.
• Proficiency in Canva with the ability to create eye-catching and engaging social media graphics and videos.
• Strong background in video editing and producing social-first videos.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting plans and data clearly and effectively.
• Proven track record of productive cross-functional collaboration with teams.

Equal Opportunities

Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace.