OVERVIEW

The VICE Social Editor will be the voice of VICE on all social platforms, the first line of digital reporting / sourcing as news breaks and the primary developer of audiences across social media. They are a crucial part of the VICE team and will assist with social strategy from the VICE accounts among the different territories and distribution platforms, including the VICE app and newsletters. The Social Editor will also work closely with other key VICE territories to optimize content on a daily basis.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use news judgment and data to curate VICE and VICE network stories on all social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, newsletter and VICE apps
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and decipher real-time analytics to push out relevant content on distributed platforms
• Edit and A/B test headlines to maximize click through and engagement on all stories and provide feedback to editorial team
• Pitch stories to editorial staff based on social performance
• Act as eyes and ears on social platforms, alerting the newsroom to breaking news
• Create platform-specific content with our production teams, including text, photo, video, and interactive
• Liaise between international territories to optimize posting schedule
• Work Wednesday to Sunday and provide weekend social coverage

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; newsroom experience a huge plus
• 1-2 years experience in journalism, social media or newsroom experience at a major media company
• Familiarity with Chartbeat, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights and reporting data from these platforms a plus
• Familiarity with the VICE Network and brand voice
• Innovative background, especially in regards to video, multimedia, visual and interactive media, and how these translate to engagement
• Basic understanding of Adobe Premiere and Photoshop a plus