Social Media Coordinator

| Greater NYC Area | Hybrid
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ABOUT THE SKIMM

heSkimm is a membership company dedicated to helping female millennials live smarter lives. By seamlessly integrating into our members existing routines, we've become a trusted brand to more than seven million people. We're fundamentally changing the way our members consume news, consider products or services, and take action on important things happening in their lives. Our flagship product, the Daily Skimm, is still the fastest growing email newsletter on the market, and we've grown our product suite to fit into other routines at home, work, and on-the-go. theSkimm App debuted at #1 in News in iTunes, our podcast "Skimm'd from The Couch" reached #1 in Apple Podcasts within hours of launching, and more than 200,000 people voted with us in the 2018 midterm elections.

As theSkimm grows, we're committed to helping our members tackle big decision-making moments in life by giving them the information they need to make informed and empowered choices whether that be in civic engagement, finance, career, health, and more. Founded in 2012 by two friends on a couch, we've since grown to more than 75 employees based in NYC. We are passionate. We are a TEAM. We work hard, but we know when to take a break to enjoy each other's company. Our products help people live smarter lives and we're building a brand trusted by millions of female millennials. Join us!

ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

theSkimm’s social media team is made up of scrappy, creative thinkers who are dedicated to expanding our brand presence and engage with our member base across popular and emerging social media platforms. We bring theSkimm’s voice and brand to life across multiple touchpoints in our members’ daily lives, and as we grow, we are looking to add a smart, savvy, and budding marketing professional who has an intimate familiarity with theSkimm’s message and can help to materialize it consistently.

Reporting to our Head of Social Media, you will brainstorm and iterate content for theSkimm’s official social media accounts that foster community, engage Skimm’rs, and helps us grow this B*. At times, you may collaborate closely with the Skimm Studios team on video content, as well as various Editorial and Design teams.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Produce content across social media channels (photos, GIFs, memes, illustrations, videos, etc)
  • Copy-edit and fact-check social media content
  • Manage the posting and optimization across multiple social media channels, includes scheduling or actively posting on nights and weekends
  • Administer social content publishing tools for monitoring and engaging with audiences across social channels
  • Catalog and organize all creative assets and files to ensure our internal database is kept organized and up-to-date
  • Coming to the table with ideas while ready to leave the room with a collective vision or decision

WHAT WOULD SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

  • You have a strong understanding of theSkimm’s brand and voice and can communicate its message with consistency
  • You have worked in social media for a news & information, consumer, and/or emerging brand
  • You have experience following a content calendar and using social content publishing tools
  • You have experience such as graphic design, illustration, videography, and/or photography

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART

  • Your personality reads something like this: very creative, can keep your cool in high-pressure environments, time-management is a hobby, feedback is your friend, has a sense or humor, is a team player, attention to detail is fun for you
  • You are a Skimm’bassador, or have a long history with theSkimm

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurances, starting on your first day!
  • Competitive salary & equity packages alongside annual performance reviews aimed at rewarding and recognizing our diverse talents
  • A flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
  • 'MassMutual' 401(k) program
  • Free 'One Medical' Membership
  • Free 'Headspace' Membership
  • Subsidized family planning and fertility benefits through 'Carrot Fertility'
  • Up to $400 in annual gym-membership reimbursement
  • Collaborative office space with a mix of snacks, seltzer, caffeine and a pretty sweet roof deck
  • Catered meals and drinks during our weekly "Sip’n Skimm" all-hands meeting and twice-monthly "Skimm'e A Drink!" happy hour
  • The opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live a smarter life

This is a full-time role based in New York, NY

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Technology we use

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  • Product
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Location

53 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010

What are theSkimm Perks + Benefits

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Day off for your birthday
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Summer hours
Flexible work schedule
theSkimm provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Summer hours, Flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Wellness days
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
theSkimm matches full-time employees 100% on the first 5% deferred into their 401(K), capped at 2% per year. This match begins after one year of employment.
Company equity
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
18 weeks of paid family leave (adoption, fostering, surrogacy included) for both primary and secondary caregivers
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Sabbatical
One fully paid month sabbatical when a full-time employee reaches five years at theSkimm
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Hardship benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Pre-tax benefits offered through Navia for parking and transit
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
theSkimm offers employees professional development opportunities like Onsite training courses.
Tuition reimbursement
theSkimm offers a stipend to full-time employees to be used toward any training or resources pertaining to an employee's job-related responsibilities, skills enhancement, or professional development.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours

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