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creative director and new media strategist

United States Senate

<div><div>Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
 </div><div>Washington, District of Columbia</div></div>
 <div><div><div><div>U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seeks a Creative Director and New Media Strategist to join her communications team. This role would work with the Communications Director to develop digital first strategies, rapid response, and grow the Senator&rsquo;s online presence across media platforms. This role is based in Washington, DC.
 
 
Key responsibilities include:
1. Lead outreach and pitching to new media and creators
2. Oversee weekly and long-term new media planning
3. Spearhead office&rsquo;s rapid response efforts
4. Produce and edit short and long-form videos across multiple platforms
5. Develop graphics showcasing the Senator&rsquo;s leadership, including infographics, flyers for in-state events and other visual media content
6. Manage digital staff
7. Possibly travel to record and edit content
Qualifications include:
1. Fluency and proficiency in video editing and graphic
2. Ability to produce high quality under tight deadlines
3. Ability to translate complicated legislative/policy ideas into compelling media
4. Experience with photography and videography a plus
Senator Gillibrand&rsquo;s office is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply here: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/6e68e699-4073-451d-ae55-f62c2d686e8f
</div></div><div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Information</h5>
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Creative Director and New Media Strategist

Toastique

<div>The Creative Content Creator and Social Media Manager will lead the strategy, planning, creation, and execution of Toastique&rsquo;s social media content across corporate channels while supporting franchise locations with social best practices and localized content opportunities.This role requires someone who understands social-first storytelling, has a strong eye for visual content, can capture and edit compelling short-form video, and knows how to turn brand moments into engaging digital campaigns. The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, creator, trend forecaster, and brand storyteller. 
Creative Content and Social Media Manager will work at the Union Market Office (325 Morse St NE) 2-4 days a week once fully onboarded and dependent on content/photoshoot locations. 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Content Capture and Editing<ul><li>
Shoot and edit short form video daily for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, including product features, behind-the-scenes moments, trend-driven content, and product + team storytelling</li><li>
Capture high-quality photography and lifestyle stills for use across social, web, email, and franchise toolkits</li><li>
Produce polished on brand edits on a fast turnaround against the content calendar</li></ul></li><li>
Social Media Strategy and Management</li><li>
Manage the day-to-day posting and publishing of content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn</li><li>
Write engaging captions with strong hooks, clear calls-to-action, and platform-appropriate tone</li><li>
Ensure that all content follows the brand guidelines and maintains a consistent voice and visual identity</li><li>
Assist in maintaining organized workflows for scheduled posts and content preparation</li><li>
Develop and execute Toastique&rsquo;s social media strategy across:<ul><li>
Instagram</li><li>
TikTok</li><li>
Facebook</li><li>
LinkedIn</li><li>
Emerging platforms as relevant</li></ul></li><li>
Build monthly content calendars aligned with:<ul><li>
Seasonal campaigns</li><li>
Product launches</li><li>
Franchise initiatives</li><li>
Brand partnerships</li><li>
Promotions and activations</li></ul></li><li>
Monitor platform trends and recommend opportunities for growth</li><li>
Manage posting schedules and publishing cadence</li></ul><ul><li>
Content Creation and Video Editing<ul><li>
Create high-quality short form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts</li><li>
Edit videos using tools such as CapCut</li><li>
Design engaging carousel posts, story graphics, and branded visual assets using Canva or similar design tools</li><li>
Ensure all creative output aligns with the brands aesthetic and visual standards</li></ul></li><li>
Contribute to monthly content planning with influencer and community highlights</li><li>
Franchise Support<ul><li>
Provide social media guidance and content support to franchisees</li><li>
Develop social toolkits for local store marketing</li><li>
Identify user-generated content opportunities</li><li>
Help elevate underperforming markets through localized social strategies</li></ul></li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
3+ years experience creating and managing organic social campaigns on Meta (Instagram &amp; Facebook), TikTok, and YouTube, with a portfolio of short form videos you have personally shot and edited</li><li>
Strong portfolio showcasing:<ul><li>
Short-form video</li><li>
Photography</li><li>
Social campaign execution</li></ul></li><li>
Proven experience in either CapCut, DaVinci, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent editing tools</li><li>
Deep understanding of:<ul><li>
Instagram Reels</li><li>
TikTok trends</li><li>
Platform algorithms</li><li>
Social analytics</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Experience in food, beverage, hospitality, wellness, or lifestyle brands preferred</li><li>
Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills</li><li>
Familiar with social media management tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency</li><li>
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Willingness to travel for content capture and store visits</li><li>
Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative ideas that differentiate our brand in a crowded digital landscape</li><li>
Understanding of social media KPIs; assist with tracking and interpreting metrics to enhance user engagement and suggest content optimization</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)</li></ul></div>

Creative Content and Social Media Manager

The Heritage Foundation

<div><div>Washington, DC
</div><div>Full Time
</div><div>Media and Public Relations
</div><div>Entry Level</div></div>
 <div>Title: Editorial Associate, Media and Public Relations
Reports to: Director, Media and Public Relations
Job Summary: The Editorial Associate is primarily responsible for editing and drafting op-eds to ensure priority projects are executed in a timely manner to expected editorial standards. This position requires working with research departments to produce high-impact content that advances The Heritage Foundation&rsquo;s mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-level environment. 
Job Duties:
<ul><li>Serve as an editor for Heritage-produced op-eds and commentaries. This includes editing both daily content and sensitive, high-visibility commentary or analysis pieces.</li>
<li>Ensure messaging on Heritage policy research is clear, persuasive, precise, and easily digestible on various media platforms.</li>
<li>Support Heritage&rsquo;s Letter to the Editor program.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with opinion editors at a range of news outlets.</li>
<li>Assist the Associate Director in conducting trainings to help improve the persuasive writing skills of Heritage policy experts through participation in regular workshop instruction.</li>
<li>Contribute to the Communications Department twice-weekly newsletter.</li>
<li>Remain up-to-date and well-versed on Heritage research and policy positions.</li>
<li>Research and propose new communications ideas, strategies, and best practices to ensure the department is innovating and operating efficiently and effectively.</li></ul> 
Qualifications:
Education: College-level experience preferred
Experience: 2+ years of public relations or journalism experience
Communication: Excellent verbal and writing skills; superior editing skills
Technology: Microsoft Suite 
Other Requirements:
<ul><li>Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department&rsquo;s goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Promote policies consistent with Heritage&rsquo;s priorities; speak with one voice.</li>
<li>Possess excellent organizational, planning, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Keen attention to detail and grammar.</li>
<li>Demonstrated interest in public policy, strategy, and project management execution.</li>
<li>Ability to work with teams large and small as well as coordinating projects and campaigns.</li>
<li>Hard working, resourceful, and creative with the ability to meet tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Knowledge of AP Style.</li>
<li>Ability to provide and receive direction and feedback.</li></ul> 
Benefits and Salary:
The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, &ldquo;take what you need&rdquo; PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $69,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.</div>

Editorial Associate, Media and Public Relations

SKDK

<div>
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 SKDK is an award-winning strategic communications, public affairs, and advertising agency. With offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Albany, and Los Angeles, SKDK partners with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropies, political candidates, and committees to solve complex challenges through integrated communications strategy, storytelling, content creation, crisis management, media placement, and digital innovation. Committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, SKDK delivers transformative results for its clients.
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a TV commercial editor. In this role, you&rsquo;ll make TV commercials for many of our top clients, including some of the biggest Democratic campaigns and advocacy organizations across the country. This position is for the 2026 cycle.
 
 
 The ideal person for this role will be able to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 Responsibilities include:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Edit content across multiple ad lengths, including 15-, 30-, and 60-second TV spots, as well as long-form videos.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with a range of motion graphic treatments; must be comfortable with light motion graphics work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Produce content across a variety of tones, including ads supporting and opposing candidates and causes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute diverse creative treatments, including combining typography, motion graphics, sound effects, and LUTs to create cohesive visual styles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrate assets from a wide range of sources, including news footage, internal and external video, and still images (stock or sourced online), with or without heavy graphic treatment.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the Creative Director, production team, and senior strategy team to blend strategic and visual goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create 15-second, 30-second, 60-second, and long-form videos in a timely fashion (some projects will need to be started and finished in 24 hours).
 </li>
 <li>
 Concept, create, and edit ads that meet all of our client&rsquo;s needs (various needs mentioned above).
 </li>
 <li>
 Create and/or contribute sound design to your work, or the work of other editors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Does not need to identify as a colorist, but has the ability to work with the Creative Director on spots color. Many projects may not have the budget or time for a colorist.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing techniques, trends in advertising, and advancements in motion graphics and animation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide expertise and input during creative meetings, contributing to the development of campaign strategies and creative concepts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all video content aligns with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in video editing, including experience with motion graphics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in the political campaigns and advocacy space is preferred but not required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Expertise in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro) and familiarity with motion graphics tools (Adobe After Effects).
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong attention to detail with a commitment to thorough quality assurance processes, especially under tight deadlines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Adaptability to a fast-paced environment, skilled in juggling multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 SKDK is committed to pay equity. SKDK believes the target base compensation in this role is between $110,000-$120,000 per year. In addition to base salary, SKDK considers other key components as part of total compensation, including but not limited to commission on new business and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, such as skillset, level of experience, and location.
 
 
 SKDK provides a generous benefits package including excellent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums; paid parental leave; time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k) with an employer contribution, reimbursement for cellular service, public transportation benefits, and additional benefits.
 
 
 SKDK believes in the growth and development of all our employees and therefore we offer:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Professional development and career guidance
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunities for advancement
 </li>
 <li>
 Participation in Employee Resource Groups
 </li>
 <li>
 A collegial and supportive office environment
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Equal Opportunities
 
 
 
 SKDK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.
</div>

Video Editor

freeTHINK

<div>Assistant Editor, Big Think Creative
On-Site | Washington, D.C. 
At Big Think Creative, we collaborate with our partners to shape and share their biggest ideas. We&rsquo;re a team of editors, directors, designers and strategists - but also dreamers, builders and lifelong learners. And we bring expertise, enthusiasm and endless curiosity to everything we do.
From emerging technology to human connection, we know how to make people lean in, think twice and expand their perspectives. We create custom content in all formats, including expert interviews, field documentaries, written features and social shorts. We work with a wide range of partners, and our campaigns have won several awards including Digiday's In-House Studio of the Year 2025.
Watch this video to see what we're all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVyE4ex5P-E 
 
About the Role 
 
The Creative Studio Assistant Editor is a full-time position responsible for assisting in the post production of the Creative Studio's sponsored content. This role centers around organizing production media, preparing it for editing, conforming edits for finishing, as well as exporting final deliverables. Assistant Editors also have opportunities for editing shorts, sizzles, and other ancillary content to be released on Big Think, as well as partner platforms across the web. This is a role for someone who is passionate about workflow and organization, with experience in editing short-form social videos.
What You&rsquo;ll Do:
Assistant Editor Responsibilities<ul><li>
Ingest, transcode, organize, log, and label the footage from productions</li><li>
Sync and color correct footage</li><li>
Generate and organize transcripts</li><li>
Help usher each video through the legal process, evaluating stock and releases</li><li>
Conform picture and sound in preparation for grading and mixing</li><li>
Package together all final elements, render, and QC final exports</li><li>
Attend regularly scheduled meetings</li><li>
Support Editors with stock, music and archival research</li><li>
Support IT and all Assistant Editors with connecting drives received to the DC office (located in Chinatown, DC) into their remote work stations in the IT server room</li></ul>
Editing Responsibilities<ul><li>
Work with Directors/Editors to edit ancillary videos: Shorts, sizzles, and cutdowns</li><li>
Interpret partner notes in collaboration with the Director and SCP</li></ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Need:<ul><li>
Initiative in solving new problems as they arise, both technical and creative.</li><li>
Understanding of video formats and codecs</li><li>
Proficiency in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve</li><li>
Must be highly organized with file and folder structures</li><li>
Experience with creating titles in After Effects</li><li>
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal</li><li>
Positive attitude and solutions-based approach to your work</li><li>
Openness to feedback and challenge</li><li>
Desire to always be improving your craft</li><li>
Ability to work from our DC office (located in Chinatown, DC) Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm ET.</li></ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Get:<ul><li>
Growth and mentorship: Join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced startup environment.</li><li>
Competitive benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k), and more!</li></ul>
Please note that this role is based in our Washington, DC office, located in Chinatown. AE is expected to work on-site Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm ET. 
 
Salary Range: $45,000-50,000
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Assistant Editor, Big Think Creative

<div><div>OVERVIEW

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility &ndash; and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.

Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Intro to Position</h3>

The Visuals team at NPR works across all of our content areas. This Producer 1 is a hands-on experienced editor and production systems expert who ensures NPR Studios operates consistently while scaling up high-quality content. This role is responsible for building and managing the production infrastructure that enables NPR Studios to scale high-quality documentary production. This position will occasionally require working nights, weekends and holidays as needed and requires periodic travel. This position reports to the Director of NPR Visuals.

This is a 3-year limited term position.

This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Leads production systems and workflows to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability across all NPR Studios projects.</li>
<li>Establishes technical workflows for acquisition, storage, editing, color, and delivery.</li>
<li>Develops best practices and documentation for cinematography, audio, and post-production.</li>
<li>Oversees archival organization, media asset management, and platform readiness.</li>
<li>Supports internal productions and provides guidance to outside collaborators and filmmakers.</li>
<li>Design and manage end-to-end production workflows across development, production, post-production, and delivery.</li>
<li>Establish technical standards for incoming footage from external filmmakers (formats, codecs, audio specs, archival footage, etc&hellip;).</li>
<li>Oversee delivery specifications for multiple platforms (NPR.org, YouTube, broadcast, festivals, social).</li>
<li>Work closely with acquisitions and development to onboard external projects into NPR's production pipeline.</li>
<li>Manage budgets, schedules, and production logistics across multiple concurrent projects.</li>
<li>Coordinate with legal, standards &amp; practices, and business affairs on deliverables and compliance.</li>
</ul>
Other Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide production support and guidance across projects, troubleshooting technical and workflow challenges as needed.</li>
<li>Produce, shoot and edit video for visual platforms, clearly communicating the vision, project goals, narrative scope and timeline for each production.</li>
<li>Demonstrated consistent expertise in video coordination, production, recording, and editing, as well as with photography assignments.</li>
<li>Write and edit scripts and storyboards.</li>
<li>Proficiency at editing and producing complex pieces.</li>
<li>Perform post-production work including: adding text and graphics, sound design, and color correction.</li>
<li>Additional duties as assigned by your manager.</li>
</ul>
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Education Requirements</h3>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a specialization in film, video, media production, photography or journalism preferred.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Work Location &amp; Requirements</h3>
<ul><li>SAG-AFTRA Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the [Washington, D.C. / Culver City / New York City / Chicago] location at least 10 days a year. The employee must also reside in [Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia / Culver City / New York City / Chicago].</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required Skills/Competencies</h3>
<ul><li>At least 3-5 years of video storytelling experience, preferably with a studio, streaming platform, major network or newsroom, or film festival</li>
<li>Experience designing and implementing production workflows and asset management systems.</li>
<li>Experience managing post-production pipelines across multiple simultaneous projects.</li>
<li>Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools, media asset management systems, and remote production workflows.</li>
<li>Experience delivering content to multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, social, festivals)</li>
<li>Proven track record managing multiple productions from pre-production through delivery.</li>
<li>Experience working across a range of budgets from lean, single crew shoots to more complex multiple-location productions.</li>
<li>Prior experience closing out productions and managing final delivery.</li>
<li>Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud programs used in video production (Premiere, After Effects, PhotoShop, Audition, Media Encoder)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of copyright, fair use, licensing and ethical journalism practices</li>
<li>Excellent communication and writing skills</li>
<li>Ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Type</h3>
<ul><li>This is a temporary position (3-year) full-time position</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Compensation</h3>

Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $49.28 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.

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Temporary Producer I, Production Manager

The Washington Post

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Join the future of news</h1>
We&rsquo;re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you&rsquo;ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About Our Team</h2>
The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand &amp; Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering &amp; Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing &amp; Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why This Role Matters</h2> 
The Washington Post Creator team seeks a creative senior editor to shape overall social strategy for Washington Post Creator, leading social video editing for our creator host and expanding our presence across multiple channels with our creator partners. This role blends hands‑on video editing, audience development and platform strategy to connect creator storytelling to new audiences.
Washington Post Creator is expanding how fact-based storytelling connects with audiences across social and emerging digital platforms, creating new opportunities for engagement, community growth, and brand relevance. This role leads the social video editing and audience strategy efforts for Washington Post Creator, ensuring content is optimized for platform-native storytelling while expanding reach and engagement across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, and future platforms.
The position plays a critical role in translating editorial storytelling into compelling social experiences that grow audience loyalty, strengthen creator partnerships, and elevate The Washington Post&rsquo;s presence in the creator economy. Through a combination of creative execution, audience data insight, and strategic experimentation, this role helps shape how The Post reaches new and evolving audiences in a rapidly changing media landscape.
What Motivates You<ul><li>
You are energized by building audience connection and growth through innovative and platform-native storytelling.</li><li>
You thrive in fast-moving, collaborative environments where experimentation and iteration are encouraged.</li><li>
You enjoy balancing creative execution with strategic thinking and using performance insights to continuously improve.</li><li>
You are passionate about social video trends, the creator economy, and evolving audience consumption habits.</li><li>
You are motivated by opportunities to influence content strategy, shape platform growth, and contribute to the evolution of digital journalism.</li><li>
You value collaboration and enjoy partnering across editorial, analytics, marketing, events, sales and creator teams to deliver measurable outcomes.</li></ul>
How You'll Support the Mission<ul><li>
Lead the social video editing and packaging strategy for Washington Post Creator content to expand audience engagement and strengthen platform performance across social channels.</li><li>
Develop and execute a multi-platform social media strategy that establishes content priorities, publishing approaches, experimentation frameworks, and audience growth objectives to increase reach and engagement.</li><li>
Drive audience development initiatives using analytics, platform insights, and performance data to optimize storytelling approaches and improve measurable content outcomes.</li><li>
Partner with Creator Host, independent creators, marketing stakeholders, and analytics partners to amplify Creator content and engagement across social media and Washington Post platforms.</li><li>
Champion creative experimentation with emerging formats, tools, and social platform capabilities to improve storytelling innovation and maintain competitive relevance.</li><li>
Guide freelance editors and producers on visual storytelling standards, production quality, and platform optimization practices to ensure consistency and editorial excellence.</li><li>
Maintain high editorial and ethical standards across social content publishing to reinforce audience trust, accuracy, and brand credibility. Influence cross-functional decision-making related to audience engagement, creator strategy, and social content performance to support organizational growth objectives.</li><li>
Translate complex audience performance insights into actionable recommendations that improve content strategy, publishing effectiveness, and audience growth.</li></ul>
The Skills and Experience You Bring<ul><li>
5+ years of experience producing, editing, and optimizing social-first video content across major digital and social platforms.</li><li>
2+ years of experience developing or contributing to audience growth and social media strategy initiatives.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in vertical video editing workflows and professional editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent platforms.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, and other social platforms.</li><li>
Experience leveraging analytics and audience insight tools, including Chartbeat, Google Analytics, native platform analytics, Social Flow or similar technologies, to guide strategy and performance optimization.</li><li>
Strong editorial judgment with the ability to balance speed, creativity, accuracy, and brand integrity in a fast-paced news environment.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting business needs, and operate effectively in rapidly evolving digital environments.</li><li>
Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and creative partners.</li><li>
Experience working with creators, on-camera talent, freelancers, or collaborative production environments preferred.</li><li>
Prior experience supporting high-frequency publishing operations for a major media, editorial, or consumer-facing brand preferred.</li><li>
Experience mentoring freelancers or contributing to creative leadership initiatives preferred. Portfolio or work samples demonstrating audience-focused social storytelling and measurable platform growth outcomes required.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Collaboration makes us stronger. That&rsquo;s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation and Benefits</h2>
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:<ul><li>
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage</li><li>
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match</li><li>
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave</li><li>
Nine paid holidays and two personal days</li><li>
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent</li><li>
Robust mental health resources</li><li>
Backup care and caregiver concierge services</li><li>
Gender affirming services</li><li>
Pet insurance</li><li>
Free Post digital subscription</li><li>
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