Social Media Editor, California Post
Core
Manage daily social media presence, publishing, and scheduling for a news organization across platforms to amplify top stories and drive engagement.
Role type
Social Media Editor (News)
Builds
Social media posts, video explainers, commentary clips, and promotional content for news, sports, and opinion.
Domain
News media / Digital journalism
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Social media strategy, content creation, real-time analytics, SEO/social search optimization, video editing, photo editing, editorial judgment
Preferred skills
On-camera presentation, strong personal social media following
Technologies
Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Canva, scheduling tools, analytics dashboards
Responsibilities
Manage daily posting and scheduling for social accounts; Write and tailor posts to maximize traffic and engagement; Monitor real-time analytics to inform publishing decisions; Stay on top of social and cultural trends; Pitch creative ideas for social-first projects; Spot trending conversations and pitch to editorial; Participate in on-camera video content; Collaborate with editorial teams to align coverage
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
