Dotdash Meredith
Associate Director, Social Media - Real Simple
Dotdash Meredith, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job TitleAssociate Director, Social Media - Real Simple
Job Description
About The Position
| Major goals and objectives and location requirements
Real Simple is seeking an Associate Director, Social Media to join our team. The Associate Director, Social Media will partner with the Editorial & Business leads of the brands, as well as existing Social Media Team members, to implement and evolve Real Simple's social media strategy-driving brand awareness, increasing traffic, growing our audience, and creating an engaged community.
You are a digitally-savvy content enthusiast with a passion for all things home, including decor, DIY, food, gardening, cleaning & organizing, and shopping for the best products to get it all done. The Associate Director, Social Media will drive a cohesive social strategy of creating & promoting our best content on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Twitter accounts. You have a background in creating and producing social content (both social videos and static graphics), and you have experience with high-volume daily publishing to social channels. The right candidate will have a deep understanding of - or passion for - the Real Simple brand.
Hybrid 3x a week- New York
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Position's Contributions:
Weight
%
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
30%
Partner with editorial teams to plan/design, launch, and manage creative social promotions that support on-site content, community engagement, and larger brand initiatives
30%
Track, analyze, and report data and insights on our growth and engagement; interpret social analytics and report to senior management on the "so what?" of all findings.
15%
Write compelling, social-friendly copy that reflects our brand voice and values; and train the editorial team to write social headlines that will drive clicks and engagement across platforms.
15%
Audit existing social presence & competitive landscape, and evaluate trends to inform and build a targeted strategy for growth. Work closely with DDM social strategy team to stay informed of trends and policies that are ever-changing.
10%
Manage social media contractors who help produce and schedule content as needed.
The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Undergraduate degree (a major plus if degree is in social media or communications; and/or equivalent experience.
Experience:8+ years of demonstrated experience working as a social media professional or community manager for a brand or publication (a strong personal social presence is a plus, but not required)2+ years of management experienceHave driven the strategy for a brand's (or multiple brands') cohesive social presence across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Twitter, or other social media accountsJournalism/editorial background strongly preferredSpecific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
Proactive, creative, flexible team player with a good sense of humor and entrepreneurial spirit, able to roll with the punches and take ownership of responsibilities in a fluid and fast-moving environmentProcess- and detail-oriented, and deadline-focusedMust have exceptional communication skills and ability to confidently work with / and communicate to multiple stakeholdersExpert-level proficiency with writing, editing, and curation of content for brands on social networks such as TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and other emerging social platformsExperience with social media schedulers and analytics tools preferred (ex. Dash Hudson, Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, True Anthem, etc.)Strong graphic design and video editing skills, preferably familiar with Canva and Adobe
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0-10%
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [redacted].
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Pay RangeSalary: New York: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
#NMG#
Job Description
About The Position
| Major goals and objectives and location requirements
Real Simple is seeking an Associate Director, Social Media to join our team. The Associate Director, Social Media will partner with the Editorial & Business leads of the brands, as well as existing Social Media Team members, to implement and evolve Real Simple's social media strategy-driving brand awareness, increasing traffic, growing our audience, and creating an engaged community.
You are a digitally-savvy content enthusiast with a passion for all things home, including decor, DIY, food, gardening, cleaning & organizing, and shopping for the best products to get it all done. The Associate Director, Social Media will drive a cohesive social strategy of creating & promoting our best content on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Twitter accounts. You have a background in creating and producing social content (both social videos and static graphics), and you have experience with high-volume daily publishing to social channels. The right candidate will have a deep understanding of - or passion for - the Real Simple brand.
Hybrid 3x a week- New York
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Position's Contributions:
Weight
%
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
30%
Partner with editorial teams to plan/design, launch, and manage creative social promotions that support on-site content, community engagement, and larger brand initiatives
30%
Track, analyze, and report data and insights on our growth and engagement; interpret social analytics and report to senior management on the "so what?" of all findings.
15%
Write compelling, social-friendly copy that reflects our brand voice and values; and train the editorial team to write social headlines that will drive clicks and engagement across platforms.
15%
Audit existing social presence & competitive landscape, and evaluate trends to inform and build a targeted strategy for growth. Work closely with DDM social strategy team to stay informed of trends and policies that are ever-changing.
10%
Manage social media contractors who help produce and schedule content as needed.
The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Undergraduate degree (a major plus if degree is in social media or communications; and/or equivalent experience.
Experience:8+ years of demonstrated experience working as a social media professional or community manager for a brand or publication (a strong personal social presence is a plus, but not required)2+ years of management experienceHave driven the strategy for a brand's (or multiple brands') cohesive social presence across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Twitter, or other social media accountsJournalism/editorial background strongly preferredSpecific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
Proactive, creative, flexible team player with a good sense of humor and entrepreneurial spirit, able to roll with the punches and take ownership of responsibilities in a fluid and fast-moving environmentProcess- and detail-oriented, and deadline-focusedMust have exceptional communication skills and ability to confidently work with / and communicate to multiple stakeholdersExpert-level proficiency with writing, editing, and curation of content for brands on social networks such as TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and other emerging social platformsExperience with social media schedulers and analytics tools preferred (ex. Dash Hudson, Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, True Anthem, etc.)Strong graphic design and video editing skills, preferably familiar with Canva and Adobe
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0-10%
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [redacted].
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Pay RangeSalary: New York: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
#NMG#