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Social Media Producer, National

📍 Remote (U.S.-based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰$60k - $70k DOE

Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.

At Courier Newsroom, we’re reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equity—and we’re growing fast.

We are presently looking for a Social Media Producer to join its national division.

Reporting to the Vice President of Creative and Editorial and the Deputy Director of Social and Brand, the Social Media Producer will help build and maintain a robust social media presence for @CourierNewsroom’s social accounts across all platforms — including video-based platforms (Instagram and TikTok) and text-based platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, LinkedIn, and Bluesky).

COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

Responsibilities

• Support content creation (graphics & video), including brainstorming ideas and helping manage projects from concept to completion
• Closely monitor current events to identify potential content opportunities that align with COURIER’s editorial priorities
• Develop brand materials for COURIER national projects, including but not limited to events, new products, and reporting
• Assist in tracking and reporting on the national team’s social KPIs
• Help manage COURIER’s online communities and identify opportunities to build deeper relationships with our audience of 5.4M+
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have some of the following:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in social content curation and creation
• A strong understanding of the national and gubernatorial political landscape and the ability to quickly and accurately break down the news
• Graphic design experience (required for this role)
• Video editing skills are not required but preferred
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for design

Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full suite of health benefits
• $500 home office reimbursement
• 401k
• Flexible working arrangements

Courier Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.

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