Social Media Manager (Bilingual)
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About the Role
We are seeking a fast-paced, news-savvy Social Media Manager to spearhead our social channels in the media industry. You will translate breaking news and editorial features into compelling social narratives, manage live coverage, and drive traffic.
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Responsibilities
- Package and distribute breaking news, live events, and exclusive features across social channels with speed and accuracy
- Translate long form editorial pieces, video broadcasts, or podcasts into platform native formats
- Optimize social distribution strategies to maximize click through rates and referral traffic
- Manage live tweeting, live streaming, or behind the scenes coverage of major events
- Cultivate an active, respectful digital community and moderate comment sections
- Monitor real time analytics to identify trending stories and advise editorial team
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience managing social media within a newsroom, digital publication, television network, or media agency
- Strong editorial judgment and understanding of media law
- Advanced knowledge of X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- Ability to write sharp, engaging headlines and captions under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in analytics tools (Google Analytics, Chartbeat, etc.)
- Proficiency in mobile video editing (CapCut, Premiere Rush) and graphic design (Canva, Photoshop)
- Willingness to work non traditional hours occasionally for breaking news
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Job Overview
- We are seeking a fast paced, news savvy, and highly creative Social Media Manager to spearhead our social channels.
- In the media industry, content moves at lightning speed. You will translate breaking news, editorial features, and multimedia content into compelling social narratives.
- The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, possesses impeccable editorial judgment, and knows how to turn complex stories into viral, shareable moments.
Key Responsibilities
- Real Time Coverage & Breaking News: Package and distribute breaking news, live events, and exclusive features across social channels with speed, accuracy, and strong journalistic ethics.
- Content Adaptation: Translate long form editorial pieces, video broadcasts, or podcasts into platform native formats.
- Traffic & Audience Acquisition: Optimize social distribution strategies to maximize click through rates, referral traffic, and subscriber growth.
- Live Coverage: Manage live tweeting, live streaming, or behind the scenes coverage of major industry events.
- Community & Moderation: Cultivate an active, respectful digital community. Moderate high volume comment sections.
- Data Driven Editorial Decisions: Monitor real time analytics to identify which stories are gaining traction and advise the editorial team.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 6+ years of experience managing social media specifically within a newsroom, digital publication, television network, or media agency.
- Journalistic Acumen: Strong editorial judgment, a deep understanding of media law, and a commitment to factual accuracy.
- Platform Expertise: Advanced knowledge of X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- Speed & Copywriting: Ability to write sharp, engaging, and click worthy headlines and captions under tight deadlines.
- Tools of the Trade: Analytics/Traffic: Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Social News Desk, or CrowdTangle. Multimedia: Proficiency in mobile video editing (CapCut, Premiere Rush) and quick graphic design (Canva, Photoshop).
- Flexibility: Willingness to work non traditional hours occasionally to cover breaking news or live events.
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