Producer, Social Media (Lifestyle) - Blavity Inc.

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 Producer, Social Media (Lifestyle) to support daily content development and programming. The Producer, Social Media position is 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 will partner 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 Managing Editor, Social Media (Lifestyle). 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with senior management on daily content, company strategy, operations and research/analysis
• Own end-to-end production with strong knowledge of video editing for social platforms 
• Pitch and produce a social-first series that will elevate and expand the brand on social media
• Identify news pegs and opportunities to repromote archival stories
• Build effective relationships with colleagues throughout the Blavity organization to support synergy across the company’s Owned & Operated Brands
• Collaborate with the Audience Development and Data Analytics teams to maximize story/post reach and ensure the brand is meeting site-wide growth goals
• Support the team with planning and project management for content initiatives, including the annual AfroTech Conference and other forthcoming team tentpoles 
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Education: B.A. in Journalism or related field
• Required Experience: 
  • 2+ yrs of content creation production experience
  • Demonstrated ability to write engaging social media copy across a range of topics and for a variety of audiences
  • Experience with analytics and listening tools
  • Experience with established and emerging social media platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• 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:
  • Strong interest in viral marketing and social media trends 
  • Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment
  • 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 (W2) contract position, requiring an average of 29 hours per week.
• Candidates must be U.S.-based and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone 25% and Eastern Time Zone 75%. 
• The hourly rate for this role is $25 - $30.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online at BlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  

Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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The Producer, Social Media (Lifestyle) is responsible for daily content production of Blavity’s Owned and Operated Brands.