Social Media Editor, Growth & Audience Engagement

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is seeking a social media editor to expand our North American social media reach across Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and emerging channels. The role focuses on off-platform growth and driving business goals through data-informed, multimedia storytelling.

The candidate will work with newsroom leaders, reporters, and producers to develop social-first video projects and ensure newsroom workflows reflect best practices. A schedule outside normal hours may be required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in social media; newsroom experience is required.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and using data to test theories, confirm assumptions, and measure success with iteration.

Responsibilities

• Publish to and manage social accounts (Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and emerging channels).
• Implement social strategies and playbooks for breaking news and policy coverage.
• Collaborate with newsroom leaders, reporters, and producers on social best practices.

Skills

Social media

Data analysis

Writing

News judgment

Politics knowledge

Fluency

Video editing

Job description

POLITICO is seeking a social media editor to expand our North American social media reach across Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and emerging channels. The role focuses on off-platform growth and driving business goals through data-informed, multimedia storytelling.

The candidate will work with newsroom leaders, reporters, and producers to develop social-first video projects and ensure newsroom workflows reflect best practices. A schedule outside normal hours may be required.