Social Media Assistant - Black Information Network

iHeartMedia; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Social Media Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for creative individuals who are passionate about content creation and social storytelling. You will be responsible for managing social media presence, creating visually compelling content, and engaging with the audience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of social media trends. Join a company that values diversity and collaboration, and play a key role in informing and empowering the community through impactful storytelling. Your contributions will directly enhance brand recognition and audience engagement.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Diverse Work Environment

Opportunity for Overtime

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or content creation.
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Manage BIN’s daily social media presence and create engaging content.
• Track analytics to optimize content and improve audience engagement.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Graphic Design

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s Degree in Media

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Sked

Hootsuite

Later

Job description

iHeartMedia Markets

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

The Social Media Assistant for the Black Information Network will support the content team in growing engagement, strengthening brand recognition, and driving audience reach and revenue through impactful social storytelling. This role is ideal for creatives who are passionate about content creation and love finding new ways to tell compelling stories through social media.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 news environment. While independence is key, being a team player is of the utmost importance—collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

At BIN, our mission is to inform and empower the Black community—so it’s essential that you’re tapped into Black culture, conversations, and current events. You should not only understand the significance of this role but also know how to engage and speak authentically to our audience in a way that’s impactful, respectful, and culturally resonant.

This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Digital & Social Strategy.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain BIN’s daily social media presence, ensuring content is consistently engaging and aligned with the brand’s voice.

• Create visually compelling social content using Canva, Photoshop, and other graphic design tools to enhance storytelling.

• Stay on top of social media trends, keeping the team informed and incorporating timely, relevant content into daily strategy.

• Write engaging, culturally relevant social copy that resonates with BIN’s audience.

• Monitor emerging platforms and explore opportunities to integrate them into BIN’s broader social strategy.

• Track analytics and performance metrics to optimize content and improve engagement.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support editorial, marketing, and partnership initiatives.

• Engage with the audience by responding to comments and fostering meaningful conversations.

• Be flexible and available beyond traditional 9-to-5 hours as news is constantly evolving (this is an hourly role, so OT is available as needed).

• Provide general administrative support to the social team as needed.

What You'll Need:

Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or content creation. Experience in news, entertainment, or cultural media is a plus.

• Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, and other emerging social platforms.

• Graphic design skills (Canva, Photoshop, or equivalent) are required.

• Experience using social media management platforms like Sked, Hootsuite, Later, or similar is a plus.

• Excellent writing and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, 24/7 news cycle while maintaining accuracy and creativity.

• A balance of creativity and strategy—we want someone who can dream up ideas and also analyze what works.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.

• Full proficiency to perform work with limited supervision and to take a broad perspective resolving problems of infrequent/atypical nature.

• Comfort acting as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness.

• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to explain details and complex information.

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$17.30 - $21.63

Location:

New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce.

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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