Newsroom Social Media Editor

News Corp; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

News Corp's California Post seeks a Social Media Editor in Los Angeles to manage daily posting, optimization, and audience engagement across news, sports, and opinion accounts. You will craft platform-specific content, monitor analytics, and stay ahead of trends to drive reach and audience growth.

You’ll collaborate with editors to align coverage, appear on camera when needed, and contribute to on-site newsroom operations while working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization.
• Proven expertise with all major social media platforms, scheduling tools, and analytics dashboards
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to quickly assess what will perform well with audiences
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling, platform-specific content in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Deep understanding of SEO and social search optimization strategies
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution
• Creative, resourceful, and proactive with a track record of growing engagement and reach
• A strong social media presence or following is preferred
• Ability and willingness to appear on camera and deliver news content clearly and concisely on deadline is highly preferred
• Must be flexible and adaptable as news demands shift, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and during breaking news events when needed

Responsibilities

• Manage daily posting and scheduling for California Post social media accounts (news, sports and opinion), ensuring comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories
• Write, edit, and tailor posts to maximize referral traffic, engagement and reach across platforms
• Monitor real-time analytics and use performance insights to inform publishing decisions
• Stay on top of social and cultural trends, adapting content strategies to drive growth
• Pitch creative ideas for social-first projects that expand reach and showcase the Post’s journalism in innovative ways
• Spot what’s driving the conversation on social and pitch to editorial before it breaks
• Participate in short, on-camera video content for social media platforms, including brief explainers, commentary, or promotional clips
• Collaborate with editorial teams to align coverage and promote content effectively across platforms
• Engage with audiences where appropriate and help set best practices for community interactions
• Support various business goals, products and initiatives with organic social promotion across relevant handles and platforms

Skills

Social platforms proficiency

Scheduling tools

Analytics dashboards

Editorial judgment

Video editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

News Corp's California Post seeks a Social Media Editor in Los Angeles to manage daily posting, optimization, and audience engagement across news, sports, and opinion accounts. You will craft platform-specific content, monitor analytics, and stay ahead of trends to drive reach and audience growth.

You’ll collaborate with editors to align coverage, appear on camera when needed, and contribute to on-site newsroom operations while working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.