Social Host
September 16
Description
• Create a drumbeat of daily or near-daily video, photo and text content for the Instagram account in collaboration with the Axios Pittsburgh team. • Incorporate edits and feedback from editors both in real-time and in portfolio reviews. • Research, test, and incorporate growth tactics in the account to grow audience and engagement with the audience. • Set the strategy and goals for the account with the Director of Local Social. • Participate in advance planning for major coverage to capture on-site visual assets. • Measure, monitor and report out KPIs specific to Instagram. • Shape how Axios Local evolves across social, web and newsletters in partnership with Local editors/reporters, product managers, and leadership.
Requirements
• Demonstrated, measurable success in creating and growing video-driven social posts for platforms like Instagram, YouTube or equivalent. • Include links to the relevant Pittsburgh-based social handles you operate or have operated in a brief cover letter. Specify if you own the accounts or if you are operating the accounts • Include at least 2-3 links (live or in a google drive) of example work you are most proud of. At least one of those links should include yourself on camera. • Video editing experience • Deep knowledge of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, particularly local lifestyle, arts, dining, bars, sports, other events, etc. • Experience working on a cross-functional team, collaborating with other creators or local reporters in the lifestyle or news spaces. • Experience receiving feedback from a manager or editor as well as peers. • Demonstrated wide knowledge of Pittsburgh news and how national storylines intersect with local storytelling. • Comfort on camera both in pre-written scripts and off-the-cuff reactions. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
• 401(k) with employer match • Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network • Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option • Dental and vision coverage • Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays • One mental health day per quarter • Annual learning and development stipend • $100 monthly work-from-home stipend • Tele-mental health services through Headspace • OneMedical membership, including tele-health services • Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate • Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility • Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies • Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers • Virtual company-sponsored social events • A strong and positive work environment • A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
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