S&B Social Media Editor

Grinnell College • Grinnell, IA

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About The Position

The S&B is Grinnell College’s independent, student-run newspaper, founded in 1894. It is an award-winning publication with a monthly readership of more than 75,000 students, alumni, faculty, staff, citizens of Grinnell and many others. The S&B covers everything from breaking news to long-term investigative stories.

Requirements

• Student who is in touch with social media trends and popular culture.
• Able to work well on a tight schedule.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) marketing.
• Journalism experience.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Uses independent judgment to create a final product.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating basic graphics is beneficial.
• Interest and experience in journalism and media.
• Familiarity with the content of The S&B.

Responsibilities

• Manages the social media presence of The S&B, including posting articles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and coordinating the release of the weekly newsletter.
• Creates strategy for outreach and engagement with The S&B through social media channels, in consultation with the editorial staff.
• Works with graphic designers and visual editor to optimize information from articles in an exciting and dynamic visual format for social media channels.
• Responsible for tracking website analytics and communicating findings to editors.
• Encouraged to become familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) strategies.
• Responds to breaking news coverage and urgent messages in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed