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Senior Social Media Manager, Allrecipes
Job Description
About The Position |Major goals and objectives and location requirements
The Senior Social Media Editor, Allrecipes, a crucial member of the digital editorial team, is responsible for overseeing our popular social media platforms and ensuring their content is compelling and polished while growing on-site referrals and on-platform engagement. This includes overseeing Allrecipes’ social media channels by posting a high volume of videos and photos on a daily basis and coordinating with editorial and programming teams for in-depth on-platform storytelling.
The Senior Social Media Manager will oversee two Social Media Editors and work closely with staff editors and writers, our video editors and social media strategists, and our design team to consistently publish content to Allrecipes’ social channels, including video, articles and sponsored content as well as to promote events or products. Developing, coordinating, and scheduling creative projects across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter, and other platforms as they arise, are all key parts of this role.
Successful candidates will be able to produce dynamic social content under tight deadlines and have a knack for quick problem-solving. Packaging digital content in a way that engages our social audience and grows on-site traffic- through visuals, video, clever captions and headlines, use of on-platform features among other tools- is a key part of the role, along with scheduling and coordinating with other departments at Dotdash Meredith.
The Senior Social Media Editor will be a team player who has excellent writing and communication skills as well as a passion for food & cooking.Â
The Senior Social Media Editor must be willing to work occasional off-hours and weekends as necessary.
Hybrid 3x a week- (New York)Â
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
Remote-
In-office Expectations: This position is fully remote with no in-office requirements, (might require coming into an office 1 or 2x a year)
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight %Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
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20%:Â Grow audiences on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms while increasing social referral traffic to the site, video views, and engagement.Â
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20%:Â Stay on top of social media trends, emerging platforms, and new opportunities on existing channels; propose and execute new strategies as appropriate.Â
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20%:Â Manage a team of two Social Media Editors, delegating appropriately and proactively helping to foster their career growth.
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15%:Â Collaborate with sales on sponsored content (such as photo and video shoots) and work with other staffers and freelancers to execute the projects.
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15%:Â Use our metrics reporting tools to create reports detailing our social traffic and engagement.
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5%:Â Oversee and approve production of all social content
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5%:Â Ensure an editorial calendar with a mix of content that promotes stories from the website, supports client/sold initiatives, drives engagement on site, and highlights brand talent.Â
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:
Education:
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Bachelors’ degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
Experience:
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5 years of digital/social experience, preferably with travel media experience
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
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Excellent writing and communication skills
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Excellent management skills- time, priorities and people
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Strong knowledge of food media, the general media landscape, and an interest in food, cooking, and recipes
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Experience with social media scheduling apps
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An idea generator who can think of new ways to engage followers using visuals, text, video and platform-specific features
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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Experience with social media platforms in a professional capacity
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Experience working on sponsored content
% Travel Required (Approximate):Â 5%
IV. Core Values | Attributes expected for job success.
Champion Accountability | Respect All | Expect Integrity | Act Now, Not Later | Make it Matter
V. Work Environment
Physical Work Area:Â Â Office or home office
Office Equipment and/or Machines: Laptop
Frequency Abbreviations | Please match with each activity.
S = Seldom   |  M = Monthly  |  W = Weekly  |  D = Daily  |  H = Hourly
Activity: Frequency
- Hear or understand verbal communication: H
- Squat, bend, kneel, crawl: S
- Understand/process written communication: H
- Walk, run: S
- Communicate verbally: H
- Climb: S
- Communicate in writing: H
- Sit: H
- Read or check documents for accuracy: H
- Stand up to 2 hours at a time: S
- Use keyboard to enter or revise words or data: H
- Stand more than 2 hours at a time: S
- Use computer monitor: H
- Lift up to 20 pounds: S
- Work with heavy or hazardous equipment: S
- Lift between 21 – 50 pounds: S
- Operate an automobile or van: S
- Lift between 51 – 100 pounds: S
- Identify and distinguish colors: H
- Lift more than 100 pounds: S
- Reach for and grasp objects: H
- Carry up to 20 pounds: S
- Exercise manual dexterity and fine motor skills: H
- Carry between 21 – 50 pounds: S
- Perform complex mental operations: H
- Carry between 51 – 100 pounds: S
- Adhere to strict deadlines: H
- Carry more than 100 pounds: S
- Perform work with a high degree of accuracy: H
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This form does not attempt to classify each and every physical/mental dimension of every existing job at Dotdash Meredith. Rather, it attempts to set out those physical/mental dimensions which are common to many jobs.
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:Â https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Pay Range
Salary: New York: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 Remote US: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO),adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents),all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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