The Wall Street Journal · 2 months ago
News Content Creator, The California Post
Los Angeles - Pico Blvd
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expThe Wall Street Journal's California Post is launching a new newsroom in Los Angeles, aiming to provide powerful journalism and a fresh voice for the state. They are seeking a talented News Content Creator who is skilled in video editing and social media engagement to produce compelling content for various platforms.
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Responsibilities
Package and publish content for California Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more
Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts
Ability to appear on camera and deliver news content clearly and concisely on deadline
Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices
Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas
Ability to own the lifecycle of a story, from the pitch to production to social distribution
Engage with audiences across California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions
Qualification
Required
At least three years of content creation experience, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms
Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution
Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content
Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement
Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content
Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment
A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content
Ability to balance editorial standards while creating social-first content that is both engaging and informative
Must be flexible and adaptable as news demands shift, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and during breaking news events when needed
Preferred
A strong social media presence or following is preferred
SEO experience is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
A variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce
Company
The Wall Street Journal
Winner of 40 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism, The Wall Street Journal includes coverage of U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49M2015-03-31Angel· $0.49M
Leadership Team
Nitin Rakesh
Member, CEO Council
Oren Zaslansky
Member, CEO Council
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