Social Media Editor (Contract) at Daily Dot

Social Media Editor (Contract)

Remote

Part Time

Experienced

The Daily Dot seeks an experienced social media editor with a strong understanding of internet communities, both large and small. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of how content resonates with audiences and the ability to create compelling and engaging material across a wide range of subjects. This is a part-time contract position that is fully remote.

The ideal candidate has spent time publishing to a variety of social media platforms, is familiar with social media management tools, and can synthesize insights from each with ease. Applicants should be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced work environment and adapt to new platforms and goals quickly.

Candidates should have experience creating static and video content for social media accounts, be familiar with short-form formats, and implementing strategies for them. The ability to manage multiple social media accounts and schedules at once while responding to comments and messages in a timely manner is required.

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of social media platforms
• Proven track record of growing social media channels
• Knowledge of social media best practices, trends, and algorithms
• Experience writing and editing + strong understanding of grammar/punctuation
• Familiarity with editorial calendars and planning content around tentpoles
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Basic knowledge of social media management tools
• Previous experience with video platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Reels, etc.)
• Light graphic design experience and familiarity with video editing
• Experience growing audiences across platforms

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage publishing schedules across a variety of social media platforms
• Monitor social media analytics while tracking and reporting on social media performance
• Create social content across platforms in both image and video formats
• Help to build the Daily Dot community through social media platforms
• Test content on emerging platforms and grow new audiences

About our team: Fragment Media Group provides a flexible work environment. Our headquarters are in Austin, Texas, but we have team members all over the country and operate as a fully remote team. At Fragment Media Group, you’ll get the opportunity to take on more responsibilities at a quicker pace than many organizations and work alongside a group of passionate and dedicated team members with a variety of expertise. We provide competitive salaries, a profit-sharing plan, and comprehensive benefits including time off, the majority of medical and dental premiums covered, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, basic life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) plan.