Senior Editor, Social Media - remote

Senior Editor, Social Media

Full time

job requisition id

REQ-001404

Location: Remote-US or any EDF US office

Overall Function

The Senior Editor, Social Media will report to the Director, Social Media. The successful candidate will manage a roster of freelance contributors, help lead and execute on the vision of EDF’s brand social accounts, and create content that engages our growing audience across all major social platforms.

The Senior Editor will assign tasks to freelance writers and video producers, write crisp, shareable posts and video scripts directly, and edit content as needed. The Managing Editor will cultivate collaboration between the social media team and EDF’s world-renowned subject matter and communications experts. The Senior Editor will be highly adept at cross-functional collaboration and coordination. The role also requires a very strong project manager skilled at using project management software to track production and results.

Experience at a news organization is highly recommended, as the volume and velocity of EDF’s social media production resembles a newsroom more than a traditional marketing function. Most importantly, the Managing Editor must have a love of storytelling. EDF is communicating the urgency of the climate crisis, and it is through timely, accurate storytelling and thought leadership that EDF will reach and connect deeply with audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing and editing social posts across all major platforms and writing and editing video scripts and proving feedback
• Identifying, engaging, and managing a roster of freelance writers and video creators;ensuring their products follow EDF brand, tone, and quality
• Leading rapid response social posting
• Identifying opportunities for EDF to position itself in response to breaking news events, ranging from extreme weather events to major policy changes across the globe and frame breaking news events with EDF’s perspective
• Supporting EDF’s robust schedule of campaigns and producing short-form thought leadership
• Maintaining awareness of trending topics and be ready to quickly interject an EDF prospective where appropriate
• Proactively learning EDF positions on major issues
• Creating fresh, exciting ideas for campaigns and daily production
• Maintaining a clear editorial calendar for content that can be planned ahead
• Working cross-functionally, including with subject matter experts, produce content that articulates the aims of EDF mission teams
• Participating in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values
• Mentor and manage as needed junior team members
• Tracking expenses to ensure social teams operates within budget

  Qualifications

  • At least six (8) years’experience in media, communications, or related fields plus Bachelor’s degree in relevant field;advanced degree can substitute for up to 2 years’relevant experience.
  • At least 2 years’experience managing brand social media accounts
  • Published work as either a writer or video creator and experience cultivating a brand voice
  • Comfortable and proficient with social media platforms and capabilities
  • Experience with Wrike, Jira, or other project management software and demonstrated experience leading multiple projects concurrently
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively across all levels of an organization
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;ability to distill complex information into compelling stories for social posts
  • Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds
  • Ability to work quickly, collaboratively, and responsively.
  • News organization experience preferred but not required
  • Interest in environment advocacy preferred

    We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

    Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

    $100,000-$110,000