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The Washington Post · 3 days ago

Opinions Social Media Editor

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$83K/yr - $124K/yr

2+ years exp

The Washington Post is seeking a social media editor to enhance its opinion journalism through innovative social media strategies. This role involves producing and repurposing content for various platforms while collaborating with journalists and teams to elevate engagement and audience reach.

Newspapers

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Grow audience and engagement with our opinion journalism by programming Post Opinions’ accounts on Instagram, X, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Bluesky, packaging and elevating the most engaging journalism for each platform’s specific audience

Help Opinions personalities elevate their work and engage new audiences by training them on social media best practices

Elevate multimedia and visual storytelling on social platforms, with a focus on engaging audiences where they are

Curate, design and edit clear, eye-catching carousels and social cards for Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms that are optimized for shareability

Help develop social media strategies around new initiatives and franchises, including video podcasts

Foster community engagement and build a clear brand identity on social platforms through recurring features, collaborations, comments and reposts and other tactics

Qualification

Social media managementContent creationDesign tools proficiencyJournalism experienceAudience engagement strategiesLanguageGrammarFlexibility in hoursOrganizational skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

2+ years of journalism experience

Strong grasp of language and grammar and the ability to conform to style guidelines

Understanding of the audience needs and industry trends specific to different social media platforms

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Experience using social management tools such as Sprout Social and analytics tools for social media

Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other design tools for social media cards

Willingness to work flexible hours, which may include some mornings, evenings and weekends

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Company

The Washington Post

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The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions.

Founded in 1877

Washington, DC, US

1001-5000 employees