Freelance Social Media Associate at Newsweek | USA | $20/hr – $30/hr

Newsweek

Freelance Social Media Associate

USA (Remote)

$20/hr – $30/hrIntern/New GradContract

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own weekend social for a legacy news brand by driving a high-velocity content machine and real-time amplification with editors.

Weekend content engine: publish 4 posts/hour across major channels and monitor trends for quick responses.
Audience and monetization: drive engagement, referrals, and revenue through timely, brand-consistent posts.

Job Description

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.

Newsweek

Newsweek is a global news magazine that provides high quality, in-depth coverage and analysis of the major events shaping our world. For more than 90 years, the iconic brand has been offering readers a unique perspective on world affairs and giving context to the most important events in global news. Today, via its print and digital editions, Newsweek continues to help its readers navigate a rapidly-changing world. Newsweek publishes a U.S. and International edition weekly in English. The international edition – branded as Newsweek International –serves the Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions while language-specific editions are available in Japan, Korea, Latin America, Pakistan, Poland and Serbia. A separate English-language edition is also published for the Middle East. The print edition is available in 68 territories while round-the-clock- coverage on The latest breaking world news can be found at newsweek.com Subscribe here: newsweek.com/subscribe

Founded in 1933

New York, New York, USA

832 employees

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