X/Social Writing Specialist

Speedrun Talent Network; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Excellent health benefits (medical, Rx

PTO 42 days including holidays

Parental leave & fertility support

401(k) retirement plan

Lunch and snacks in-office

Job summary

Cantina, a new social platform founded by Sean Parker, is seeking a X/Social Writing Specialist to lead short-form writing across X, LinkedIn, outdoor, and brand ad copy. You will define Cantina's brand voices and sharpen executives' voices, turning vague concepts and developing trends into sharp, high-performing content, in collaboration with the managing editor and executives.

You will learn and apply the latest algorithm strategies, lead social amplification campaigns, develop new content

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability for short-form content across social platforms.
• Ability to define and sharpen brand voices for executives and accounts.
• Experience distilling trends into engaging, publish-ready content.
• Comfort writing under tight deadlines and iterative feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead authorship for short-form writing across X, LinkedIn, outdoor and ad copy.
• Define Cantina's brand voices and sharpen executives' voices across accounts and recruiting brands.
• Collaborate with the managing editor and executives to shape thought leadership concepts into published pieces.
• Learn and apply the latest algorithm strategies across platforms.
• Lead execution of social amplification campaigns.
• Develop new content formats and recurring posts.
• Analyze metrics to inform strategy improvements.
• Contribute to content calendar strategy and execution.

Skills

Short-form writing

Brand voice development

Comedic writing

Deadline-driven

Job description

About Cantina:

Cantina is a new social platform founded by Sean Parker with the most advanced AI character creator. Our bots are lifelike, social creatures that can interact wherever people are online - across voice, video, and text. Create yourself, imagine someone new, or choose from thousands of characters to share infinitely scalable, personalized content and seamless group chat.

If you're excited about how AI can shape creativity and social interaction, come help us build what's next.

About the Role:

Cantina is looking for a X/Social Writing Specialist to lead our short-form writing across X, LinkedIn, outdoor, and brand ad copy. You'll define Cantina's brand voices, sharpen our executives' voices, and turn vague concepts and developing trends into sharp, high-performing content, working closely with the managing editor and executives.

What You'll Do:

• Lead authorship for all short-form writing across X, LinkedIn, flagship outdoor and brand ad copy, and more.
• Define Cantina's brand voices and sharpen our executives' voices across company accounts, executive accounts, and the Labs + CTO recruiting brand.
• Work with the managing editor and executives to tease out thought leadership concepts and turn them into published writing.
• Learn and apply the latest algorithm strategies across platforms and formats.
• Lead execution of social amplification campaigns.
• Develop new content formats, recurring posts, and essay ideas.
• Analyze metrics to devise strategy improvements.
• Contribute to content calendar strategy and lead execution.

What You'll Bring:

• Chronically online instincts and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the latest algorithmic meta.
• Strong comedic and persuasive creative writing skills, specifically for short-form.
• Ability to write well under extremely short deadlines.
• Skill at distilling vague concepts and developing trends into sharp content.
• A balance of creative intuition and a data-driven obsession with performance.
• A collaborative approach to fleshing out executives' ideas and workshopping them until they're publish-ready.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience developing voices and posting strategy for brand characters.
• Strategy and scripting experience for a new media property.
• X personality with a proven ability to write viral posts and build a following.
• Creative voice lead who delivered social performance for an edgier modern brand or thought leader.
• Short-form comedy writing or video production experience.

Compensation:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is between $160,000-$175,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and generous company equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina
• 42 days of paid time off, including:
  • 15 PTO days
  • 10 sick days
  • 15 company holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
• Generous parental leave & fertility support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Lifestyle spending account - $500/month to use however you'd like
• Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees
• One Medical membership, and more!