May 2017
The Stranger, considered one of the best alternative newsweeklies in the country, is searching for an experienced, professional Social Media Engagement Manager. This is a dream opportunity for a results-oriented individual with vision and ambition.
The right candidate will have expert knowledge of social networking channels and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (including proofreading). A degree in marketing, journalism, or new media is desired, but not required.
This position will be mainly responsible for daily editorial posts and tweets to all applicable social media outlets. Other duties include fulfilling social media sales and promotional agreements, tracking social media influence measurements, partnering with other departments to ensure proper online messaging and relevancy, ensuring consistency of messages across multiple networks, preparing internal reports to update staff on usage statistics, and continuous monitoring and coverage of all company sites. The overriding goal of this position is to increase visibility, discussion, and engagement for The Stranger.
Due to the fast-paced nature of the position, excellent prioritizing, time-management, and multitasking skills are necessary. Enthusiasm, people skills, and a genuine sense of humor are a must.
This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits (medical/dental/vacation/sick). Occasional evening and weekend hours should be considered a regular component of the weekly schedule. Reports to the Editor in Chief and the Publisher.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (with applicable links to showcase your social media work), and desired salary range to: socialmedia@thestranger.com