Social Media Editor

Job Description

Responsibilities

CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage, business content and general news consumed by more than 544 million people per month across all platforms. The network's 15 live hours a day of news programming in North America (weekdays from 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET) is produced at CNBC's global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and includes reports from CNBC News bureaus worldwide. CNBC at night features a mix of new reality programming, CNBC's highly successful series produced exclusively for CNBC and a number of distinctive in-house documentaries.

CNBC also offers content through its vast portfolio of digital products such as: CNBC.com, which provides financial market news and information to CNBC's investor audience; CNBC Make It, a digital destination focused on making you smarter about how you earn, save and spend your money; CNBC PRO, a premium service that provides in-depth access to Wall Street; a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces; and streaming services including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Samsung Smart TVs. To learn more, visit https://www.cnbc.com/digital-products/. CNBC is a division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation.

Members of the media can receive more information about CNBC and its programming on the NBCUniversal Media Village Web site at http://www.nbcumv.com/programming/cnbc. For more information about NBCUniversal, please visit http://www.NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

CNBC is seeking a social media pro to execute our social editorial strategies on various platforms. This social media editor, based in CNBC's San Francisco office, will create and distribute content aimed at increasing traffic and engagement across all CNBC platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, and others.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has a proven track record of expanding the social reach of a media outlet or brand. This position requires impeccable spelling and grammar, a deep understanding of social media trends and what works on each platform, vertical video editing skills, the ability to capture well-composed videos on a phone, Photoshop experience, and passion for business news and personal finance stories. Being able to host social content is a plus but not required.

Specific responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
• Execute daily posting and strategy across CNBC's social accounts
• Write, optimize, and schedule original site content in a timely manner
• Create compelling social-first content, driving engagement and creating unique experiences
• Editing and formatting videos for social
• Maintain brand voice and presence
• Staying updated with the latest trends, technologies and best practices in social media
• Community engagement
• Collaborate across teams (Editorial, Events, TV) on projects
• Work with the Director of Social to execute the big picture strategy for CNBC's social accounts

Qualifications
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a social media role
• A proven track record of growing social accounts and referral traffic
• Strong news judgment and a good sense of the trending topics that will resonate with our audience and showcase the CNBC brand
• Ability to perform and multitask under pressure
• Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and Premiere, in particular
• Highly motivated, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and possess outstanding communication and coordination skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Desired Characteristics:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Proactively monitor and address any potential social media crises or negative feedback, employing effective communication and resolution strategies
• Understanding of SEO principles and techniques to optimize social media content for search engines and enhance organic visibility

Additional Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000- $90,000

Additional Information

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