Senior Social Media Producer

As a Senior Social Media Producer with cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer you’ll be responsible for producing and presenting content across all digital and social platforms. You’ll use innovative, insightful methods to tell stories that are equal parts visual and visionary to ignite conversations.

Cleveland.com is diverse in its content, audience, and delivery channels, combining the expertise of our award-winning writing and creative teams to present a refreshing, cutting-edge look at everything you need to know about Ohio. With a hint of humor and moxie, we celebrate the people, places and things that make us proud to call Ohio home.

What you’ll be doing:

• Take a hands-on role in producing social media programming: including overall strategy, assisting with day-to-day posting, community management, editing and optimization of content on multiple social platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok (formats include graphics, GIFS, short-form video, text)
• Source user-generated content that engages our community and can be shared on cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer distribution platforms
• Build creative assets and create copy for various social platforms
• Engage the community by creating interactive post ideas and responding to comments and messages on social media
• Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and emerging platforms
• Help identify relevant influencer or standout personalities to partner with
• Be comfortable in front of the camera hosting live broadcasts on Facebook and Instagram from events and chatting with viewers about news events
• Help grow our subscriber base through social media posts that entice followers to want to read more

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience in the social media industry for a brand or media publication
• Ability to write accurate, clean, creative, and engaging copy
• Strong editorial judgment
• Familiarity with social publishing and listening tools like Social News Desk, Dash Hudson and Google Analytics
• Good understanding of social media analytics and experience optimizing content
• Experience using photo editing and design tools like Photoshop or Canva is a plus
• A collaborative and positive team player with an enthusiastic work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and ability to pitch creative ideas
• Exceptional organizational skills, focus, and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related degree is a plus, but not required

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