Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the News Team to create accurate social media copy and curate original content produced by writers for social media channels to ensure it matches both the Science News voice and the style of each platform to help us expand the audience for our stories
• Schedule content throughout the day using platforms such as Hootsuite
• Collaborate with the Design Team to ensure that visuals promote the Science News brand and enhance visual storytelling
• Monitor and engage with SNMG readers on a variety of social platforms and outlets
• Use SNMG's reach to develop lasting relationships with followers, and develop strategies to increase engagement
• Collaborate with the Design Team members to imagine and enact new strategies for both entrenched and emerging social platforms
• Manage and produce newsletters
• Develop, test and execute new products
• Identify trending stories that are generating excitement and conversation on various social platforms that could have a science lens
• Use social media metrics such as CTR and impressions to contribute an informed perspective to conversations about our social media strategy

Requirements

• Expertise in copy-writing for and producing social media
• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Knowledge of the ethics and standards of a news organization
• Organization and experience prioritizing across multiple projects
• Exceptional communications skills
• Ability to develop rapport with colleagues, vendors and clients
• Experience in Adobe Suite products; Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Experience in Canva and other graphic design software preferred
• Interest in and familiarity with recent developments in science
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience