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Posted February 16, 2023
NBCUniversal

Social Media Editor

NBCUniversal
New York, NY, USA ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Responsibilities

Job Description

  • Manage the daily output of E! News content to Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook etc.
  • Create, collect, and edit assets for each project, specifically Instagram Reels and TikTok
  • Identify newsy or shareable soundbites with trending sounds from new and archive footage
  • Craft social copy for videos and posts cross platform
  • Work with Social Media manager to develop and grow fan engagement strategies
  • Interact with followers to initiate authentic conversation and maintain a brand image and tone across all social platforms
  • Identify viral and emerging stories/trends and pitch to the content team for write-ups. Provide insight for clever angles, second beats and shareable headlines
  • Keep up to date on industry trends/productions methods/social strategies and work with social media manager to implement new tactics as necessary
  • Assists with major initiatives as well as day-to-day news operations, including native social content, social engagement, audience development and social takeovers and branded campaigns
  • Juggle multiple projects and shows with parallel timelines
  • Other duties as assigned

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years experience in social media/digital content
  • Demonstrable experience identifying shareable/viral content: pop culture expert fluent in what's trending and always plugged in to latest conversations
  • Excellent writing skills and a sharp wit - quick with a brand-appropriate Twitter copy or pop culturally relevant Instagram caption that aligns with the E! News voice
  • Ability to abide by and enforce E!’s social media brand guidelines
  • Experience with Premiere Pro, SocialFlow, Facebook Creator Studio, Dash Hudson plus thorough understanding of Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/TikTok insights preferred

Desired Characteristics

  • Effective communication and experience working across multiple departments
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with initiative
  • A blend of collaborative skills as well as being an independent self-starter
  • Flexible and has ability to shift gears quickly between multiple campaigns and projects managed
  • Cool under pressure and a pleasant while professional demeanor, both in the office and when interacting with talent for celebrity social activations on-location when assigned
  • A good eye for content composition, either self-generated/created or professionally sourced
  • Must love pop culture and all things entertainment news

Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
  • In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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