Job Description

CNBC Make It is seeking a social media pro to determine and execute social editorial strategies on various platforms. This social media editor, based in CNBC Make It’s New York City office, will create and distribute content aimed at increasing traffic and engagement across all CNBC Make It’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and others.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has a proven track record of expanding the social reach of a media outlet or brand. This position requires impeccable spelling and grammar, a deep understanding of social media trends and what works on each platform, vertical video editing skills, the ability to capture well-composed videos on a phone, Photoshop experience, and a passion for personal finance and work-related stories. Being able to host social content is a plus but not required.

_Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: _

• Execute daily posting and strategy across CNBC Make It’s social accounts
• Write, optimize, and schedule original site content in a timely manner
• Create compelling social-first content, driving engagement and creating unique experiences
• Regularly monitor analytics and provide verbal reports on successful themes/posts to the CNBC Director of Social and CNBC Make It team
• Editing and formatting videos for social
• Maintain brand voice and presence
• Staying updated with the latest trends, technologies and best practices in social media
• Community engagement
• Write copy and work with the animations team to create promotional content for CNBC Make It initiatives, such as online courses
• Collaborate with reporters and video producers on projects
• Work with the CNBC Director of Social to execute the big picture strategy for CNBC Make It’s social accounts

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $68,000-$90,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in a social media role
• A proven track record of growing social accounts and referral traffic
• Strong news judgment and a good sense of the trending topics that will resonate with our audience and showcase the CNBC Make It brand
• Ability to perform and multitask under pressure
• Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and Premiere, in particular
• Highly motivated, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and possess outstanding communication and coordination skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Proactively monitor and address any potential social media crises or negative feedback, employing effective communication and resolution strategies
• Understanding of SEO principles and techniques to optimize social media content for search engines and enhance organic visibility

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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