Head of Social Media

Head of Social Media

Company: The Block

Location: Global (Preference for candidates within Eastern Time ±1–2 hours)

Employment Type: Not specified

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote (Worldwide)

Department: Editorial

Job Description:

About the role

• The Head of Social Media is a senior-level position that would involve overseeing The Block’s social media strategy and presence across platforms such as X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, and others.
• The role would report to the Publisher and entail leading a team to enhance brand visibility, audience engagement, and traffic to editorial, research, and other content.

What you'll do

• Developing and executing a comprehensive, platform-specific social media strategy aligned with The Block's overall business objectives.
• Leading a team of social media specialists to create, curate, and manage engaging content, such as text posts, graphics, videos, and reels, while ensuring consistent quality and brand messaging.
• Monitoring audience interactions, responding to comments, and fostering community engagement to build loyalty among readers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts.
• Planning and implementing social media campaigns, including budget management, ad creation, and optimization, to amplify reach and drive targeted traffic to The Block's website.
• Collaborating with editorial, multimedia, and sales teams to integrate social media efforts with content production, partnered content, and reputation management.
• Analyzing performance data to refine strategies, identify trends in the cryptocurrency space, and mitigate risks such as reputational issues associated with misguided social content.
• Staying abreast of platform algorithms, emerging trends, and best practices in social media for news and media organizations, particularly in fast-paced sectors.

Work location & Authorization

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where they reside or where this role is based without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive, location-based compensation. Our total rewards include:

Remote work flexibility

Paid time off (local holiday policies respected)

Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)

Flexible PTO

Working Hours & Time Zones

This fully remote role is open to candidates globally, though preference for Eastern timezone +- 1/2 hours.

You’ll primarily collaborate with team members in the US and Europe. We promote async work but may require some overlap hours.