Social Media Producer, Lifestyle

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary: 

Blavity Inc. is looking for a Social Media Coordinator to support daily content development and programming. The Social Media Coordinator position is a (W2) Contractor responsible for the daily ideation, sourcing, and creation of social media content, including but not limited to vertical videos, user-generated content, and photography. This position partners closely with the Editorial and Content Marketing teams. The ideal candidate has strong skills in short form social video editing, scripting, and a passion for all things Black culture and lifestyle.

This role will report directly to the Social Media Managing Editor, Lifestyle. 

Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with senior management on daily content in alignment with company strategy, execute daily social operations and research/analysis. 
• Own end-to-end production with strong knowledge of content editing for social platforms - Pitching and producing social-first content that will elevate and expand the brand on social media.
• Identify news pegs and opportunities to promote archival stories.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues throughout the Blavity organization to support synergy across company’s owned & operated brands.
• Collaborate with the audience-development and data-analytics teams to maximize stories and posts reach and insure the brand is meeting site-wide growth goals.
• Support the team with planning and project management for content initiatives, including the annual AfroTech, and other forthcoming team tentpoles. 

Qualifications: 

• Education: B.A. in Journalism or related field
• Required Experience: 
  • 2+ yrs of content creation production experience
• Preferred Experience:
  • Strong knowledge of design elements and principles — You understand the systems of graphic design in order to create work that is both aesthetically pleasing and effective.
  • 2+ yrs of content development for Gen-Z and Millennial demographics 
• Technologies: Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
  • A strong interest in viral marketing and social media trends - Knowledge of, passion for, and experience with social-media platforms, both established and emerging including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • A demonstrated ability to write engaging social-media copy across a range of topics, and for a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with analytics and listening tools.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate project needs and timelines clearly and effectively.
  • High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats 
  • Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details: 

• This is a fully remote role, U.S.- based role. Occasional travel may be required. 
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone 25% and Eastern Time Zones 75%. 
• This a contract position with an hourly rate of $25 - $30/hr depending on experience