NewsNation Social Media Producer
@ Tribune Media CompanyNewsNation Social Media Producer
About the job
NewsNation is a fast-growing news network focused on unbiased, fact-based reporting. The social media producer role involves developing engaging content, managing channels, and using analytics to improve audience engagement. In-office in Chicago or New York.
Requirements
- Creating social content for brands
- Experience with YouTube best practices
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to edit videos/photos quickly
- Knowledge of analytics tools
Qualifications
- Experience with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
- Journalism or news background preferred
- Experience producing or directing talent
- Good communication skills
Full job description
Purpose
NewsNation is America’s fastest-growing news network. We believe in fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. If you do too, join the movement!
We’re seeking a social media producer who is passionate about the news and looking to tell stories that resonate with audiences in the rapidly-evolving world of digital media.
Position Description
- Pitch, develop and produce social media content
- Manage NewsNation's YouTube channel and social channels, reaching millions of followers
- Develop multimedia storytelling in collaboration with editors, writers and reporters
- Use analytics to evaluate content performance and suggest improvements to tactics
- Use AI and emerging technologies to produce content and engage with audiences
- Keep up to date on the latest trends and emerging stories to share with the larger team
- Train staff members on social media best practices, use of social tools and other tactics
Qualifications
- Experience creating social content ranging from graphics to video for large brands or media outlets
- Expertise with YouTube, including thumbnail and title best practices preferred
- Strong writing skills and ability to maintain a consistent brand voice
- Good editorial judgement in content selection and adaptation based on the platform
- Ability to quickly edit video and photos in high-pressure situations
- Knowledge of data and analytics and demonstrated ability to use that data to make decisions
- Good communicator who can work collaboratively
- Experience using Adobe Suite, including Premier and Photoshop, preferred
- Journalism or news background preferred but not required
- Experience producing for or directing on-camera talent a plus
- Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
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This position is in-office in our Chicago or New York locations. Early morning, late night and/or weekend shifts may be required.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.