Social Media Manager - New Hampshire - Remote | WFH

Who We Are

At our company, we are on a mission to empower individuals and communities through the lens of local reporting, helping people understand and influence the issues impacting their lives. Our commitment to investing in the work of local journalists across the country aims to positively impact civic participation and build a healthier democracy from the ground up. As a rapidly growing team, we're fueled by fresh ideas on how to reshape the world around us. **

Job Description**

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Social Media Manager for our New Hampshire publication. Reporting to the Head of Social/Deputy Social Editor, this fully remote position requires candidates to reside in New Hampshire and operate within EST business hours. **

Responsibilities**

As the Social Media Manager, you'll play a vital role in shaping our online presence and connecting with our audience. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Content Publishing: Manage the publication of engaging content across all social media accounts for our New Hampshire property.

Voice and Tone Consistency: Ensure a cohesive and consistent voice and tone across all social platforms.

Audience Growth: Create and publish growth-centric content, collaborating with Civic Impact and Community teams for ongoing projects.

Digital Reporting: Be the first point of contact for digital reporting as news breaks, and lead audience development across social media.

Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy, audience growth plan, content calendar, and measurement framework, with a focus on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams, driving traffic to our newsletter and optimizing packaging for maximum engagement.

Trend Analysis: Keep the editorial team informed about trends and optimize story packaging for increased audience engagement.

Creativity and Partnerships: Develop creative ideas for social distribution, including building partnerships with influencers and other publishers.

Content Editing and A/B Testing: Edit and A/B test story packaging to maximize engagement on all platforms.

Content Scheduling: Schedule in-house and externally created content, managing communications with reporters and editors for social-specific promotions.

Other Responsibilities: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned. **

Ideal Candidate Requirements**

4+ years of professional working experience in the media industry.

Proficiency in English.

2-3 years of recent, hands-on experience in creating content for diverse audiences on social media platforms.

Deep understanding of content creation protocols, social trends, and best practices for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Familiarity with social media analytics tools and a strong understanding of engagement metrics and audience growth strategies.

Ability to independently make decisions, manage multiple projects, and tasks.

Interest or prior experience in a fast-growth startup environment.

Interest and/or relevant experience in journalism or the news industry. **

Our Company Offers The Following Benefits**

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year.

Full suite of health benefits.

Flexible working arrangements.

Salary: $52,000-65,000 Annually

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $ 52,000.00 65,000.00 Per Year