Head of Social Media

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelSalaried Ft

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive The Block\'s social strategy for a platform-aware, news-focused audience, lead a social team, and align efforts with editorial and business goals.

  • Own platform-specific strategy and end-to-end campaign management.
  • Must-have: Proven leadership of a social team and content operations.
  • Standout: Deep knowledge of crypto media trends and risk mitigation in fast-moving environments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing a comprehensive, platform-specific social media strategy aligned with The Block's overall business objectives.
  • Leading a team of social media specialists to create, curate, and manage engaging content, such as text posts, graphics, videos, and reels, while ensuring consistent quality and brand messaging.
  • Monitoring audience interactions, responding to comments, and fostering community engagement to build loyalty among readers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts.
  • Planning and implementing social media campaigns, including budget management, ad creation, and optimization, to amplify reach and drive targeted traffic to The Block's website.
  • Collaborating with editorial, multimedia, and sales teams to integrate social media efforts with content production, partnered content, and reputation management.
  • Analyzing performance data to refine strategies, identify trends in the cryptocurrency space, and mitigate risks such as reputational issues associated with misguided social content.
  • Staying abreast of platform algorithms, emerging trends, and best practices in social media for news and media organizations, particularly in fast-paced sectors.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where they reside or where this role is based without sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Paid time off (local holiday policies respected)
  • Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
  • Flexible PTO
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The Block

3.6 Glassdoor

At The Block, we see digital assets as a ubiquitous part of the future. As this space continues to evolve, we view our role as the trusted moderator and authoritative voice for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about, or seek to understand digital assets. We'll achieve this by delivering objective, impactful, and timely information across our three pillars: news, research, and data.

Founded in 2018
New York, New York, USA
266 employees (35 in marketing)
77% recommend to a friend

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (9% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$3.5M
Last Raise
$1.5M
Seed, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2019
    Seed • $1.5M
  • Nov 2018
    Series Unknown
  • Jun 2018
    Seed • $2M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.9%
Direct
54%
Referral
8.1%
Social
3.2%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~266

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Head of Social Media

The Block · USA · Remote