Social Media Editor

Job Description

The Hollywood Reporter is seeking a Social Media Editor, based in Los Angeles, to join the award-winning entertainment media company and help grow its reach, brand awareness and engagement with our audience across social media networks. They will have a strong interest in entertainment, pop culture and social media trends, as well as have good writing, communication, and production skills.

Key responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the editorial and marketing teams to develop and distribute engaging social media content that complements our journalism, drives traffic and conversation, and contributes to the brand's growth on all platforms
• Assist the Social Media Manager in updating THR's social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, with content ranging from breaking news to features and campaigns
• Create and produce content posts that are dynamic and feel organic to the respective platform
• The Hollywood Reporter operates in a 24/7 news cycle and when needed, this role will work some early mornings, late nights, and weekends

You will learn to:
• Identify and quickly react to breaking news as well as trending topics driving the conversation in the entertainment industry
• Use social analytic tools to help drive strategy
• Cover industry events such as the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, major movie premieres, festivals, and other Hollywood gatherings
• Create assets and coordinate projects for partnership promotion and sponsored content

Requirements:
• Seeking 1 year of social media experience in digital media or marketing
• Knowledge of social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
• Strong copywriting, grammar, and self-editing skills
• Strong news judgment
• Understanding of SEO
• Basic photo and video editing skills utilizing the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and more)
• Motivated self-starter, with strong collaboration skills and the ability to juggle concurrent projects

Typical wage range: $65 - $75k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC's paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an ''at-will position'' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

About The Hollywood Reporter:

At a time of transformative change, The Hollywood Reporter provides unparalleled access to and intelligence about the business of the entertainment industry, as well as the people and the culture behind it. THR is an urgent and timely blend of rigorous breaking news, analysis, investigative reporting, insightful features, as well as lively design and elegant, creative photography across multiple platforms, a high-octane 24/7 website, a luxurious weekly print magazine, video series, podcasts, exclusive events, and robust social media accounts. THR sets the entertainment agenda, elevating and broadening the style and substance of the Hollywood conversation.

About PMC:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0x72-18-191-236-174-42 in your application.