The Dodo is the number one digital destination for animal content and we’re looking for a dedicated Social Media Specialist, Facebook, to join our growing team. As a top five publisher on Facebook, we have an established brand and audience on the platform — and we want someone who is excited to take us to the next level. As the Social Media Specialist, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of The Dodo’s Facebook pages, sweating both the small stuff (posting and distribution), while also having a bird’s eye view on how to optimize posts and continue to grow our channels (insights and strategy). The scope of this role does not include copywriting or content creation; it does, however, require a strong eye for content that performs well on Facebook.

Please note, applications without a link to creative work(s) or a cover letter will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day management of multiple Facebook pages, including posting, scheduling, and distribution
• Work closely with the editorial and video production teams to optimize content for Facebook
• Take the lead on refining our overall content and distribution strategy for Facebook, and help formulate tactical recommendations as the landscape evolves
• Report back to editorial teams about our strategy and how our content is stacking up against our goals
• Coordinate Facebook Live publishing with Facebook Live Manager
• Facilitate publishing and reporting with Dodo video partners
• Work with the Director of Analytics to develop benchmarks for success, report on platform insights, and relay data-backed ways content teams can improve

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in social media (with at least 1 of these years focused on managing a Facebook page for a publisher or brand)
• A passion for The Dodo brand specifically and social media as a whole
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills are a MUST
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects without missing a beat, and a willingness to be flexible as the daily publishing calendar changes
• An aptitude for social media analytics, and the desire to connect data learnings to overall strategy in a meaningful way — writing weekly and monthly strategy reports will be central to this role!
• Experience with Facebook Insights and other third-party data reporting tools are a plus
• Someone who can think quick on their feet, work independently, and be resourceful when it comes to problem-solving, but who also loves to collaborate with a team

About The Dodo

The Dodo is a mission-driven, NYC-based digital media company committed to creating entertaining, meaningful animal stories. With over 2 billion video views per month, The Dodo has become the definitive content destination for animal lovers. We cover everything from viral videos and animal behavior to rescue stories and advocacy efforts from dogs who are obsessed with massages to rescued elephants enjoying life for the first time. Our goal at The Dodo is to deliver the most emotionally and visually compelling, sharable content to the widest audience possible.

We offer competitive pay, medical insurance, and perks like working from home on Fridays. Office culture and work-life balance are very important to us, and bringing your dog to work is encouraged! Our team is made up of enthusiastic, ambitious people who like to help animals and have fun in the process. The Dodo is a Group Nine Media brand in partnership with Discovery Communications, Thrillist, and NowThis.