Social Media Coordinator

The Washington Times•Washington, DC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington Times is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and resourceful individual to join our social media team. As part of our fast-paced newsroom, the Social Media Coordinator will play a vital role in promoting The Washington Times across multiple social media platforms. The successful candidate will have knowledge of national news, politics, culture, and opinion content in order to successfully promote stories to existing audiences and find creative ways to reach new audiences. The Social Media Coordinator understands the news business and has experience packaging content across multiple platforms. This includes the use of images, video, infographics in addition to promoting published stories. This position will identify other areas of growth, including outreach to outside organizations to promote content, and may be assigned specific areas of focus. This position requires the ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to meet competing deadlines are necessary.

Requirements

Knowledge of national news, politics, culture, and opinion content.
Experience packaging content across multiple platforms.
Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to meet competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic, creative, and resourceful.
Understands the news business.

Responsibilities

Promote The Washington Times across multiple social media platforms.
Package content across multiple platforms, including the use of images, video, and infographics.
Promote published stories.
Identify other areas of growth, including outreach to outside organizations to promote content.
Manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
Meet competing deadlines.