Social Media Coordinator (Temp)

Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us-one that doesn't just focus on what's broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it's up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.Job Summary:Crooked is looking for a Social Media Coordinator (Temp) in the Social department, reporting to the Associate Director, Social. This role will support day-to-day publishing, content production, and strategy implementation across all social Crooked Media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter (we just can't say 'X', sorry), and other platforms). Candidates must have experience creating, distributing, and reporting on social content and representing brands or individuals to digital audiences.This role is based out of our Los Angeles office, and follows a hybrid schedule based on the job's needs. We are looking for Los Angeles-based candidates. We, however, do not loan any equipment, such as laptops, therefore candidates will be expected to use their personal equipment. This is a 3 month contract with approximately 40 working hours per week.How You'll Spend Your Time:You'll be the main point of contact on the publishing of social posts, including scheduling, copy approvals, tagging, content QC, and monitoring performanceTrack KPIs for social channels and work with the Associate Director of Social to create clear paths to metrics goalsHelp implement social media roadmap for Crooked that defines voice, social guidelines, and content and editorial strategyEnsure that Crooked branding standards and messaging are maintained across all platformsEnsure that Crooked's branding standards, messaging, and style guides are maintainedApply creative thinking to the analysis of content trends and breaking news, events, etc., and how they can be utilized in Crooked's social distribution strategy to grow social following and the Crooked audienceWork with internal teams across Content and Design, to plan and publish the mix of original content and promotional content for Crooked brands (merch, tour, books, subscription)Develop real-time social campaigns and promotion plans around major tentpole events, trends, and cultural milestones, when needed and when aligned to bandwidthManage daily community moderation effortsProvide reporting via Sprout and platform analytics as needed, usually quarterly at a minimumMonitor the community to identify and document trendsDocument interesting case studies to share insights and examplesUse knowledge of best practices, optimization tips, and SEO techniques to oversee posting guidelines and direct images, tags, descriptions, and metadataIdentify content trends and breaking news, and apply creative thinking to how they can be utilized towards social posting and distribution strategyKeep tabs on industry trends and identify new platforms for distributionIdentify social influencers to follow and engage with, and fan communities to interact with and grow Crooked's brand visibilityWhat You'll Bring To The Table:1-3 years of experience in Social Media, preferably in News and/or EntertainmentSocial Media expertise - including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterStrong computer skills in Keynote, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, with working knowledge of Dropbox and other communication tools. Or knowledge of similar software tools, and the ability to learn new software quicklyMust be extremely organized with a passion for process, procedures, and structureStrong ability to communicate and collaborate across teams, both in writing and verbally.You are a practical thinker and pride yourself on being solution-orientedDynamic and proactive, take initiative, and be a team playerYou're calm, cool, and collected as things change. You know being nimble is key to a role like this, and you know how to reprioritize as things changeAbility to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight time frames in a fast-paced environmentYou're curious about learning new things and open to exploring new tools and processes when appropriatePay and Perks:The salary range for this role is $35-40 per hour.In addition to your salary, we also offer benefits, including:Paid healthcare401k matchAbout UsWe welcome everyone-as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.