Social Media Editor – Remote Marketing

We’re looking for a Social Media Editor to join our FanSided team! FanSided is one of the fastest-growing digital content networks and home to over 300 websites covering a variety of sports, entertainment and lifestyle topics. The Social Media Editor will strengthen FanSided’s relationship with our current followers and help us find ways to grow the brand to new audiences and markets. We’re looking for a sports obsessed creative who’s passionate about sports and social media.

This is a great opportunity for someone who’s looking to build on their career in social media. You will work with our digital content team to cover the top stories in sports and entertainment. The Social Media Editor manages the day-to-day posting plans and execution for FanSided and all of its brands, engaging with our social audiences to drive engagement and grow scale. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits working within a collaboratively fast-paced work environment.

In addition to growing FanSided’s voice across existing and emerging platforms, the Social Media Editor will play a role in:

• Day-to-day management of FanSided’s social media channels, including posting, creating and optimizing content (individually and with internal teams), sourcing content, and interacting with fans and influencers.
• Develop all social media strategies and audience engagement efforts;
• Write, schedule, and publish captivating daily social content, with a focus on driving traffic and conversion and boosting audience engagement;
• Have impeccable writing skills, strong attention to detail, and a thorough knowledge of social media platforms and analytics
• Pitch and create visual content such as graphics and video
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends, experimenting with new features/products, and always trying to optimize our channels to get the most out of our pages and fans.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• 1-3 years of social media and strategy experience.
• Intermediate Adobe Photoshop. Illustrator/Premiere skills a plus.
• Knowledge and love of social media platforms, strategy and analytics
• Exceptional writing and strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and multitask at a fast pace.
• Expert knowledge of the sports community and Internet/social media culture
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.

Minute Media, is a leading media and technology brand focused on two main pillars—platform and content. Minute Media’s platform serves as the company’s foundation, powering its content as well as enabling the evolution of other market-leading digital media brands. To date, Minute Media’s owned and operated destinations include The Players’ Tribune, 90min, DBLTAP, Mental Floss, The Big Lead and FanSided.

Minute Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Feel like you’re a good fit for the role? Apply here for consideration. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge- we want you to apply!