Social Media Editor (Temporary) at Cascade Public Media

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TemporaryDescriptionCascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.The Temporary Social Media Editor will promote local content through Cascade PBS’s social channels. They will work within digital marketing team to reach more people, build a great organization, and inspire a smarter world while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation, and diversity.Hourly rate: $34.00-$34.75Status: Temporary, part-time, 28-32 hours/week, benefits eligibleEnd Date: June 5, 2026

Location:

Seattle, hybrid schedule available

Benefits

include:

Sick time
Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
Employer paid ORCA card
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical
Dental
Vision

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Draft and schedule posts across social media channels for weekly and daily programming needs, as directed
Monitor and moderate comments and audience feedback
Maintain alignment with designated monthly marketing priorities
Craft week by week social media calendar to plan daily posting schedule
Work with design and creative services teams to develop assets for different social channels, as assigned
Collaborate and coordinate with the marketing and original productions teams to promote Cascade PBS programming
Upload video to YouTube, including metadata entry, titling and thumbnail selection
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Exceptional writing skills and proven ability to engage diverse audiences
Ability to work in real time when responding to some customer service or regional issues
Ability to engage with audiences in a conversational tone while maintaining brand voice
Experience applying social media best practices, adhering to editorial standards required
Demonstrate effective time management in an environment with multiple conflicting priorities
Strong partnership, collaboration and communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience
Three years’ experience managing social media content, particularly Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
Ability to regularly type on a keyboard

Salary Description$34.00-$34.75

Life at Cascade Public Media

In January 2016, KCTS Television and Crosscut became Cascade Public Media. This nonprofit, community-licensed, publicly supported organization remains committed to supporting social and civic engagement, arts and culture and education and family initiatives.

KCTS 9, which first went on the air in 1954, delivers a wide variety of programs including drama, news, documentaries, science, kids programming and other PBS favorites.

Founded in 2007, Crosscut tells stories and provides context and analysis that helps people understand our fast-changing region and how they can be a part of shaping it for the better.

Thrive Here & What We Value

Diversity in thought, experience, and personal background

Serving diverse community (ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation, disabilities)

Encouraging applications regardless of meeting all requirements

Competitive benefits for team members working 20+ hours a week

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Social Media Editor (Temporary)