Social Media Producer, Lifestyle

BlavityWorldwideRemote

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including

Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.Job Summary: Blavity Inc.

is looking for a Social Media Coordinator to support daily content development and programming. The Social Media Coordinator position is a (W2) Contractor responsible for the daily ideation, sourcing, and creation of social media content, including but not limited to vertical videos, user-generated content, and photography. This position partners closely with the Editorial and Content Marketing teams. The ideal candidate has strong skills in short form social video editing, scripting, and a passion for all things Black culture and lifestyle. This role will report directly to the Social Media Managing Editor, Lifestyle. Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.Responsibilities:

Work closely with senior management on daily content in alignment with company strategy, execute daily social operations and research/analysis.
Own end-to-end production with strong knowledge of content editing for social platforms - Pitching and producing social-first content that will elevate and expand the brand on social media.
Identify news pegs and opportunities to promote archival stories.
Build effective relationships with colleagues throughout the Blavity organization to support synergy across company’s owned & operated brands.
Collaborate with the audience-development and data-analytics teams to maximize stories and posts reach and insure the brand is meeting site-wide growth goals.
Support the team with planning and project management for content initiatives, including the annual AfroTech, and other forthcoming team tentpoles.

Qualifications:

Education: B.A. in Journalism or related field
Required Experience:
2+ yrs of content creation production experience
Preferred Experience:
Strong knowledge of design elements and principles — You understand the systems of graphic design in order to create work that is both aesthetically pleasing and effective.
2+ yrs of content development for Gen-Z and Millennial demographics
Technologies: Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, and/or comparable project management suite
Additional Qualifications:
Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
A strong interest in viral marketing and social media trends - Knowledge of, passion for, and experience with social-media platforms, both established and emerging including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
A demonstrated ability to write engaging social-media copy across a range of topics, and for a variety of audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with analytics and listening tools.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate project needs and timelines clearly and effectively.
High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and analytical skills; outgoing and sociable; willing to wear multiple hats
Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings
A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details:

This is a fully remote role, U.S.- based role. Occasional travel may be required.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be available to work in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone 25% and Eastern Time Zones 75%.
This a contract position with an hourly rate of $25 - $30/hr depending on experience

Life at Blavity

A media company home to the largest network of brands serving black millennials: Blavity, Afro.Tech, 21ninety, Shadow And Act, Travel Noire.

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Diverse Environment Free of Discrimination and Harassment | 2. Building a Team that Represents a Variety of Backgrounds, Perspectives, and Skills | 3. Fully Remote, U.S.Based Role | 4. Annual Salary Range for this Role is $75,000 $85,000</s> | Blavity Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. | All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.</s> | 3. Fully Remote (W2) Contract Position</s> | Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.</s> | Blavity Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.</s> | Blavity.org is committed to creating opportunities for Black entrepreneurs, innovators, and communities. We focus on workforce development, economic empowerment, and supporting diverse small business owners and venture ecosystems. As we scale our efforts, we are seeking a Development Director to lead our fundraising and grantwriting initiatives for a 6-month contract period. This role will be pivotal in identifying and securing funding to drive our workforce development programs and partnerships with emerging fund managers and diverse founders.</s> | 3. Equal Opportunity Employer | 4. Commitment to Creating a Positive Work Culture</s> | 1. Blavity Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. | 2. Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. | 3. This is a fully remote, U.S.based role. Occasional travel may be required. | 4. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. | 5. Candidates must be available to work in at least 50% alignment with the Pacific Time Zone.</s> | Blavity Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company that enables Black millennials to tell their own stories. | The largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. | Passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and clients.</s> | Blavity Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. | Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. | Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. | Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. | We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.</s> | 1. 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Passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and clients. | 2. Market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio. | 3. Fulltime position responsible for developing Blavity’s comprehensive RFP response and sales collateral.</s> | 3. Equal Opportunity Employer</s> | Blavity Inc. is a venturefunded media and technology company that enables Black millennials to tell their own stories. They are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through their growing brand portfolio. Their employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and their clients.</s> | 1. Passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. | 2. Always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.</s> | 2. Equal Opportunity Employer | 3. FastPaced Work Environment | 4. Passionate Team Members | 5. Culturally Conscious Individuals</s> | 3. Passionate and Culturally Conscious Individuals | 4. Market Leader for Black Media | 5. Growing Brand Portfolio</s> | 2. Delivering Value to Each Other, the Company, and Clients | 3. Scaling, Contributing Meaningfully to Culture, and Advancing Strategic Direction</s> | 5. Blavity Inc. Employee Community Composed of Passionate, Energetic, and Culturally Conscious Individuals Working Together to Deliver Value to Each Other, the Company, and Clients.</s>

Social Media Producer, Lifestyle

Life at Blavity

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