Social & Distribution Lead (Organic Growth + Publishing Ops)

Salem Media Group, Inc

16d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Salem Podcast Network, a division of Salem Media, offers an exceptional opportunity for Social & Distribution Leader; one who is obsessed with getting content seen. This role owns the publishing operation across platforms—posting cadence, community engagement, packaging, performance tracking, and feedback loops that improve content output over time. You don’t need to be a full-time editor, but you should be comfortable making light trims, selecting thumbnails, writing hooks, and directing editors toward what will drive clicks and retention. We’re looking for someone who is both a craftsman and a systems thinker.

Requirements

4+ years managing social accounts for a brand, creator, or media property
Strong copywriting and hook-writing skills
Deep familiarity with platform differences (what works on each and why)
Operational discipline: tracking, calendars, deadlines, asset management
Comfort collaborating with editors and giving creative direction

Nice To Haves

Experience growing a show/channel from early stage to meaningful scale
Basic editing skills (light trims, captions, repackaging)
Experience with YouTube Studio, Shorts strategy, and community tab

Responsibilities

Publishing across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn (based on show strategy)
Daily/weekly content calendar and posting operations across multiple shows
Packaging: titles, captions, hashtags, pinned comments, posting formats by platform
Community engagement and audience interaction (comments, replies, prompts)
Performance tracking + reporting: what hit, what missed, and why
Coordinating with post team to request revisions and optimize clips for performance