Dowjones

Dowjones

Social Media Editor (Sports), The California Post

Los Angeles - Pico Blvd

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$85kDetected 44 days ago
PhotoshopCanvaSEOPremiere ProFinal Cut ProPhotographyAdaptability

About the role

  • The Social Media Editor will be responsible for publishing and scheduling posts across accounts, monitoring breaking news, and ensuring top stories are amplified with smart framing and creative execution.
  • The role will work closely with our content creators and senior editorial leaders to ensure all content finds the audience.
  • Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter and work samples or portfolio link for consideration.

Responsibilities

  • Stay on top of social and cultural trends, adapting content strategies to drive growth
  • Support various business goals, products and initiatives with organic social promotion across relevant handles and platforms
  • Strong editorial judgment and ability to quickly assess what will perform well with audiences
  • This role requires deep expertise in social media trends, analytics, and platform best practices, as well as the creativity to develop fresh ideas that grow engagement and strengthen brand presence.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience managing social media for a sports or news organization
  • Proven expertise with all major social media platforms, scheduling tools, and analytics dashboards
  • Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution
  • Creative, resourceful, and proactive with a track record of growing engagement and reach

Nice to have

  • A strong social media presence or following is preferred

Compensation

  • We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent.
  • This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
  • 75,000 - 85,000

Benefits

  • Collaborate with editorial teams to align coverage and promote content effectively across platforms
  • For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
  • For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Company info

  • This is an in-office position, expected to report on site 5 days per week.
  • The shift schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. PST.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
  • EEO/Disabled/Vets
  • Reasonable Accommodation
  • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com.
  • Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need.
  • This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
  • As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a Social Media Editor (Sports) to join the California Post team.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets
  • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
  • Base Pay Range: 75,000 - 85,000
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