| Date Posted | October 02, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Media |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Remote / Telecommute | Telecommute |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
Social Media Manager
Help Shape the Future of News in America
Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)*
Location: Remote
Date: October 2, 2025
Your Critical Role:
This isn't just another social media job. It’s an opportunity to stand at the intersection of journalism and innovation. You will be an integral part of a platform that is innovating the delivery of news and empowering hometown voices to deliver transparent, actionable information. You’ll help shape a platform designed not just to grow audiences, but to restore trust and build the future of local news.
We Are:
A digital start-up that is a fiscally-sponsored nonprofit.
You Are:
An experienced social media strategist with a strong editorial sensibility.
A proactive executor who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving start-up environment.
A future-focused innovator who sees opportunities in new platforms, formats, and creator partnerships.
A collaborator who works well with journalists, creators, and community stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and execute social strategies that grow reach, increase trust, and deepen community engagement.
Set and track KPIs for creator-driven content, audience growth, and impact.
Codify best practices around creator recruitment, content creation, platform optimization, and analytics.
Post and manage daily social content, while engaging authentically with audiences.
Collaborate with creators and journalists to translate reporting into shareable, resonant content.
Support fundraising efforts with data, insights, and presentation materials.
Contribute to pilot rollout plans in hyperlocal test markets, helping us experiment, measure, and learn.
Research, pitch, and edit story ideas to ensure content is both relevant and impactful.
Why Join Us:
You won’t just be managing accounts—you’ll be helping to design the future of news in America. Your work will directly impact how people access trustworthy information, how communities stay connected.
We are looking for both part-time and full-time applicants.
We'd love to hear from you! Please send all inquiries to:
careers@getrealnews.org and jon@getrealnews.org
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