Role overview

Qualifications

Prior experience managing social media accounts for a brand, publication, or organization.
Strong understanding of social platforms, trends, and best practices.
Ability to work independently and make quick editorial judgments.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Post and manage content across Newsweek’s social media channels.
Create and schedule four posts per hour in collaboration with editorial.
Monitor comments and trends; respond appropriately to foster community interaction.
Track performance of weekend content and provide insights to the social media team.

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Freelance
Social Media Strategist
English

Hard skills

Social Media Management Event Scheduling Customer Engagement

Other skills

Data Reporting
Engagement Skills
Communication
Detail Oriented

About the company

IBT Media

Under the umbrella of IBT Media, IBTimes launched in 2005 to connect the dots around the world to fuel your passion for news and ability to make informed decisions. IBTimes has a vision to document the unfolding story of the global economy in ways radically different from other publishers at the time. While there were some publishers that covered business in various geographies, it was often done through the perspective of their home countries, missing nuance and important detail to make the coverage locally relevant. With constant innovation, we are ensuring that whether by website, app, newsletter or feed, you have access to global information that moves your world. Recognizing the incomplete narrative, IBT quickly launched foreign editions, not only to report news back to New York, but to become an indispensable tool to serve local economies and businesses as well. Now, under new management, IBT Media is upholding that philosophy and focused on engaging a new generation of readers with content that speaks to their interests, analysis that serve their businesses, and insight to make sense of a globally connected world.

Company details

Company typeSME

Industry

Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.

Newsweek is seeking a U.S.-based Social Media Freelancer to provide weekend coverage for a three-month assignment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced digital environment and enjoys engaging audiences across platforms. The freelancer is expected to complete key deliverables on Saturday and Sundays from 8:00 am ET to 7:00 pm ET to ensure Newsweek’s social presence remains active, timely, and aligned with editorial priorities over the weekend.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Scheduling & Publishing: Post and manage content across Newsweek’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads, WhatsApp, Reddit and LinkedIn).
- Engagement, referrals and monetization to be driven through creating and scheduling four posts per hour while working closely with the editorial to ensure timely and accurate content.
Audience Engagement: Monitor comments and trends; respond appropriately to foster community interaction.
Real-Time Coverage: Collaborate with editors to amplify breaking news and trending stories during weekend hours.
Analytics & Reporting: Track performance of weekend content and provide insights to the social media team.
- Increase weekend social referrals and monetization through carefully crafted content that engages with Newsweek’s active readership.
Brand Consistency: Ensure all posts reflect Newsweek’s voice, editorial standards, and visual identity.
Collaboration: Communicate with editorial and digital teams to align social strategy with newsroom priorities.

Requirements:

Prior experience managing social media accounts for a brand, publication, or organization.
Strong understanding of social platforms, trends, and best practices.
Ability to work independently and make quick editorial judgments.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Weekend availability is required.
While this is a remote position, the candidate must be US-based

Hourly pay rate: $20-30/hour, commensurate with experience

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