The core function of this entry-level position is to assist the social media team in content distribution and facilitate social media operations across the network of sites. Your primary role is scheduling content on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Candidates for this position can expect routine and regularity in job responsibilities. This full-time position will be a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. The pay is approximately $14.00/ hour. This is an on-site position in our Anthem, Arizona office.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong attention to detail. We want people that are passionate about what we stand for.  Our editorial standards and guidelines for The Western Journal may be found here.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with multiple parties to schedule and publish content on primary and secondary social media pages
• Enter data into spreadsheets and content management systems (CMS)
• Communicate with internal team to maximize impact across social media pages
• Created social media graphics for engaging content
• Assist social media team with the distribution of breaking news stories
• Assist email team with distribution of content to multiple lists
• Additional responsibilities will include assisting in administrative functions and other projects as needs arise

Qualifications: 

• No vaccination requirement
• Extremely organized
• Willingness to adapt to new and frequent changes 
• News junkie preferred. General knowledge of politics required
• Social media experience required
• Facebook Business Manager and Buffer experience a plus
• Ability to spot errors, correct mistakes, and double-check completed work
• Ability to take instruction and apply new knowledge to work
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to create captivating subject lines and captions a plus
• Great communication skills, both written and oral
• Great computer competency skills, including work with spreadsheets and internet browsers
• Team player

Company Perks:

We value company culture and hold it to a high standard. For this reason, we try to make work a fun, relaxed, and highly productive environment. Therefore, we offer the following benefits:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans available for full-time employees
• Flexible PTO for full-time employees
• Volunteer PTO for full-time employees
• 401k + company match for full-time employees
• Modern 30,000 sq. ft. building with an employee lounge, game room, gym and library
• Casual work environment
• Walking distance to Anthem businesses and restaurants
• Monthly catered lunch for the office