Audience Engagement & Social Media Specialist

The New Republic; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Republic is seeking an Engagement Associate in Oregon to support the engagement team in developing and executing strategies to boost audience engagement, grow reader relationships, and drive participation across platforms.

The role focuses on real-time social media management, data-driven campaigns, newsletters, and community forums, with an emphasis on thoughtful moderation and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts or operations for a publication, brand, or organization with a substantial audience reach
• Experience in audience engagement, community management, or digital tactics
• Experience optimizing content for Apple News and other content distribution platforms
• Proficiency with social media platforms and analytics tools
• Proven ability to work independently and communicate proactively in a remote work environment
• Creative thinker with a passion for media and community building

Responsibilities

• Own real-time social media execution across all channels, scheduling, publishing, and same-day judgment calls on prioritization.
• Track Chartbeat and platform analytics in real time throughout each shift, surfacing and acting on trending stories as they break.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating engagement campaigns and audience development initiatives.
• Support newsletters and community forums to encourage active participation and feedback.
• Prepare and deliver engagement metric reports on a set schedule, using data to inform and adjust strategy.
• Respond to audience inquiries and moderate discussions to maintain a positive and respectful environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily activity, processes, and outcomes.

Skills

Social media management

Audience engagement

Digital campaigns

Apple News optimization

Analytics tools

Remote collaboration

Job description

The New Republic is seeking an Engagement Associate in Oregon to support the engagement team in developing and executing strategies to boost audience engagement, grow reader relationships, and drive participation across platforms.

The role focuses on real-time social media management, data-driven campaigns, newsletters, and community forums, with an emphasis on thoughtful moderation and measurable impact.