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Position Summary:

Are you a pro at getting thumbs to pause as people scroll through a social feed? If so, we’ve got a job for you!

Marketplace is looking for a creative on-call assistant social media producer to cover shifts as needed. We are the most widely heard suite of business shows in the country, reaching more than 10 million people on air, online, and on demand.

The ideal candidate is someone who can produce and execute innovative social content. You must have sharp social copywriting, video editing, graphic design, and fact-checking skills. You’ll optimize Marketplace content in a dynamic way across Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging social platforms. You have strong instincts for short-form video and visual design. And you have demonstrated success in creating campaigns and content that resonate with diverse audiences.

This role is classified as On-Call with no guarantee of hours

This position sits in the collective bargaining agreement between LAist and Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”)

Expected Compensation Range: $29.62 - $35.64 per hour. The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location: Remote
Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Position Responsibilities:

• Write and produce highly shareable content on tight deadlines, including graphics and short-form videos, for all social platforms.
• Assist with various social media campaigns, including membership drives.
• Strategically schedule and publish content across all social platforms.
• Ensure executions are on-strategy for brand, positioning and voice.
• Work collaboratively with newsroom partners.
• Use data to inform how and what we post.
• Stay up-to-date and ahead of the curve on social media best practices.
• Ensure consistent voice and branding across our social platforms.
• Help cultivate and develop conversations between our audience, hosts and reporters.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field required.
• 2+ years experience producing content for social platforms on behalf of a brand or media outlet.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Self-starter with excellent editorial judgment.
• Deep interest in how economic news intersects with people’s lives.
• Strong knowledge of social media trends and best practices, including video-first platforms such as YouTube and TikTok
• Superb social copywriting and fact-checking skills.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Premiere, CapCut or similar editing software
• A team player who is accountable, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Have strong instincts for content that social audiences find engaging.
• Demonstrated success in creating engaging campaigns and social posts.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities on a consistent basis.
• Superior communication, organizational and collaborative skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience using Sprout Social or similar social media programs (Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, etc.)

Reporting to this Position:

• None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit at extensive periods of time
• Reach with hands and arms
• Balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.