Digital & Social Platform Editor
$120,000–$120,000 year
On-siteNew York, United States
New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$120,000–$120,000 yearMEDIASmall
Full TimeSmallMEDIA
Job Summary
Package and distribute Semafor journalism across LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit by writing platform-native copy, headlines, and captions that optimize engagement. Execute social video editing, subtitling, and formatting for live events, interviews, and podcasts, clipping content in real time to extend the reach of original media. Partner with newsroom leaders to identify distribution opportunities, coordinate social coverage plans for major convenings, and monitor performance trends to inform publishing strategy while maintaining editorial standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in social media, audience development, digital publishing, or platform distribution
- Strong editorial instincts and understanding of news judgment
- Experience publishing across major social and video platforms, with a particular focus on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Reddit
- Understanding of platform-native storytelling and audience behavior
- Ability to work quickly and calmly in a fast-paced newsroom and live event environment
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience covering or supporting live events
- Familiarity with Premiere, CapCut, Descript, or similar editing tools
- Experience working with a wide array of journalists, newsroom teams
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in business, politics, media, technology, and global affairs
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