Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for social-first videos using Slate’s existing website and podcast content
• Shoot and edit original video (interest in appearing on camera is a plus but not required)
• Adapt long-form video from Slate’s podcast network into shorter segments for YouTube (shorts and clips) and clips for social platforms like Instagram and TikTok
• Collaborate with teams and individuals across Slate
• Use analytics to measure success and strategize for maximum reach and engagement
• Assist in managing the strategy and scheduling of existing social media accounts and help shape the voice of Slate’s feeds
• Work with other editors on the audience development team to plan and execute creative initiatives for growing our site and podcast audiences

Requirements

• Experience in creating short-form video for a publication or brand
• Social media experience
• Knowledge of Slate, its voice, and its place within the media and podcast landscape
• An interest in working closely with the rest of Slate, whether it’s working with our video editor to identify moments for clipping, framing a cover story with an editor for social distribution, or collaborating with a podcast host on a short-form script
• The ability to write clean, clear copy with a light touch and wit where needed
• A desire to work cooperatively on projects and teach others what you know
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Smarts, kindness, humor, and generosity, all of which will help you work well with smart, kind, funny, generous colleagues

Preferred

• Audio promo experience
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience
• Graphic-design experience