Social Media Producer Jobs

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including , , , , , , and . Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

Blavity Inc. is looking for a Social Media Producer to support daily content development and programming. The Social Media Producer position is responsible for the daily ideation, sourcing, and creation of social media content, including but not limited to vertical videos, ugc content, and photography. This position partners closely with the editorial and content marketing teams. The ideal candidate has strong skills in short form social video editing, scripting, and a passion for all things black culture.

This is a W2 position, contracted through a third party Employer of Record (EOR). This role will report directly to the Director of Content and Programming.

Responsibilities:

• Additional duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the audience-development and data-analytics teams to maximize stories and posts reach and insure the brand is meeting site-wide growth goals.
• Must be able to own end-to-end production with strong knowledge of video editing for social platforms - Pitching and producing social-first series that will elevate and expand the brand on social media.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues throughout the Blavity organization to support synergy across company’s owned & operated brands.
• Support the team with planning and project management for content initiatives, including the annual AfroTech, and other forthcoming team tentpoles.
• Work closely with senior management on daily content, company strategy, operations and research/analysis
• Identify news pegs and opportunities to repromote archival stories.

Qualifications:

• 2+ yrs of content development for Gen-Z and Millennial demographics
• High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
• Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate project needs and timelines clearly and effectively.
• Strong knowledge of design elements and principles — You understand the systems of graphic design in order to create work that is both aesthetically pleasing and effective.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
• Education: B.A. in Journalism or related field
• Technologies: Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
• 2+ yrs of content creation production experience
• A strong interest in viral marketing and social media trends - Knowledge of, passion for, and experience with social-media platforms, both established and emerging including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Required Experience:
• A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture
• Experience with analytics and listening tools.
• A demonstrated ability to write engaging social-media copy across a range of topics, and for a variety of audiences.
• Preferred Experience:

Details:

• The annual salary range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000.
• This is a fully remote role, U.S.- based role. Occasional travel may be required.
• Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone 25% and Eastern Time Zones 75%.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online at .

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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