Part-Time Writer & Social Media Assistant
Hockey Team
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 04/08/19
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 04/08/19
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- An entrepreneurial spirit is key for the position as the digital network continues to take shape during the 2019 calendar year. Candidates should have a strong sense of voice with a background in journalism and social media to build upon. The Writer & Social Media Assistant will have the opportunity to be part of a new, growing vertical within the organization and have the full opportunity to continue to grow in the role as the network grows itself.
- Assist with development of Social Media strategy for The Identity Tampa Bay
- Manage digital network social media daily and post on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
- Help write daily newsletter using brand voice for digital network
- Write, edit and publish articles following the best practices of SEO, storytelling and audience engagement
- Curate website to showcase most relevant, timely, and popular content
- Create multimedia content and programming to enhance daily coverage (i.e. video, graphics, text images, live streams, slideshows, social media embeds, podcasting)
- Plan digital initiatives for big events
- Send breaking news alerts, as needed
- Field producing, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
- Working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, CrowdTangle, Avid, Adobe Premiere
- Working knowledge of all social media and digital platforms, including best practice
- Ability to develop and execute social media strategy
- Solid editorial judgment and ethics
- Strong writing and video skills
- Ability to tell stories in multimedia formats
- Highly self-motivated with a passion to help grow a digital network from the ground-up
- Desire to work in a start-up environment
- Capacity to keep calm under deadline pressure
- Ability to learn quickly and collaborate in a fast-paced environment
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