Director Of Social Media & Multiplatform Strategy (Wired)

TL;DR

Director of Social Media & Multiplatform Strategy (WIRED): Develop and implement strategies across social and online platforms to engage audiences and drive revenue opportunities. Focus on optimizing content for various platforms, leading a team of social media managers, and collaborating with editorial and video teams to ensure WIRED's journalism resonates in online conversations.

Location: Based in the New York office, San Francisco, CA.

Salary: $135,000-$145,000

Company

WIRED is the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation, covering humanity’s biggest challenges and the role science and technology can play.

What you will do

• Take strategic ownership of WIRED’s social platforms and other online platforms to increase on-platform engagement and revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, designers, and producers to develop content packages that are optimized for social media.
• Collaborate with WIRED’s vertical video team to build our vertical video offerings to ensure their success across multiple platforms.
• Manage a team of social media managers and producers, helping them develop their skills and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clear processes and communication channels for the team.
• Work with WIRED’s sales and marketing team on sponsorship opportunities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in news publishing with at least three years of management experience and 8+ years working in digital newsrooms.
• Professional experience creating and optimizing content for platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitch, and LinkedIn.
• Professional experience with publishing and analytics tools including SocialFlow or similar scheduling tools, CapCut or similar video editing tools, Parse.ly, and Google Analytics.
• Experience directly managing teams across cultures and timezones.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple people, projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to receive discretionary bonus compensation.
• Be part of a company that values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.