Social Media Manager

Note: We can only hire candidates with the right to live and work in the United States. If you are not a citizen or green card holder, you must already have the required visa that allows employment. We will not be processing any new visas for the role, or sponsoring candidates.

Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz, consumer and lifestyle.

In early 2020 we launched a US edition and have grown into a 140-staff business, hitting all traffic and revenue targets to become the fastest-growing news website in America.

We are now seeking a Social Media Manager to support our ongoing expansion.

The role is based in our Midtown Manhattan offices.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic journalist/social media editor who thrives in a fast-paced digital news environment. This is a desk-based journalism job. It is not a role for an influencer.

This is an incredible opportunity to help shape our future development, with huge scope for career progression at The US Sun and within News Corp.

Along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare, optical, dental, and 401K, the role boasts a generous PTO of 26 days, plus 6 public holidays.

News Corp also offers tuition assistance to outstanding staffers looking to return to postgraduate education (within the journalism field), and an impressive fitness center within the building costing just $1 a day.

The business also boasts a broadcast studio for TV spots, interviews, or podcasts, and has a student debt retirement savings match program, in which News Corp uses your student loan payments to earn the match in your 401(k) plan.

The role will include some weekend and evening shifts. We run a hybrid schedule, so some shifts can be done from home, however you will be expected in the office most days.

Key accountabilities:

• Play a key role in the ongoing development and execution of The US Sun's Audience strategy.
• Edit and maintain The US Sun’s social media channels to a high standard in close conjunction with the rest of the team.
• Contribute to The US Sun’s adoption of emerging social platforms and tools, and take responsibility for the growth of The US Sun’s new social channels.
• Make recommendations to journalists and section heads through the day about trending topics
• As a team, ensure the newsroom has sufficient insight to produce internet-friendly stories, and take responsibility for their subsequent distribution on social media channels.
• Manage The US Sun’s relationship with third-party platforms and aggregators.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Must have journalism experience or strong background in social media.
• Experience in a digital publishing environment.
• Good understanding of the principles of editorial social media.

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.