Social Media Manager GZERO Media

GZERO Media is seeking a Social Media Manager to support the efforts of our digital team. This position is based in our NYC headquarters in the Flatiron district and reports to the Head of Growth.

The Social Media Manager will be responsible for redeveloping and maintaining GZEROs social presences crafting sharp copy engaging audiences growing followers and raising benchmark metrics. As a crucial member of a lean team the Manager collaborates with growth team members to ensure team and company success. The ideal candidate is an active social media participant with a strong editorial sensibility. S/he is both creative and analytical and is a strategic growthminded thinker with strong journalistic/editorial judgment awareness of geopolitical news and analysis and a bias for datadriven decisionmaking.

In addition to responsibility for executing on social distribution and growth the successful candidate in GZEROs startup environment will share responsibility for publishing content managing the website organizing digital assets and tracking campaign results. S/he will synthesize data and content performance in the course of successfully executing on his/her primary responsibilities.

The Social Media Manager will be fluent in the digital landscape social media platforms digital video marketing and be an executionoriented rock star. The successful candidate will also be involved in writing and/or designing promotional content supporting paid and earned media opportunities and providing asneeded support for GZEROs marketing platform and revenue initiatives. The Social Media Manager collaborates closely with editorial video and design colleagues to identify and achieve common goals.

GZERO Media is a company dedicated to providing the public with intelligent and engaging coverage of global affairs. It was created in 2017 as a subsidiary of Eurasia Group the worlds leading political risk analysis firm. Our coverage takes many forms print digital media and broadcast television. Find us at gzeromedia.

Social Media Manager Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in marketing journalism or relevant field preferred

5 years previous experience in a social media publishing journalism or related position in a digital media environment

Strong copywriter with ability to develop an editorial voice for GZERO that may vary by platform

Growthminded digital media native with expertise in publishing operations CMS operations and content metadata

Expertise with Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube and other social platforms and handson experience with social analytics including platform analytics offerings and CrowdTangle Shareablee Tubular Labs etc.

Experience with Sprout Social Hootsuite (or comparable platform); knowledge of Google Analytics/Google Search Console or other analytics and search tools

Superior computer skills including Microsoft Office suite

Creative/design background and experience in Adobe suite a plus

Additional Skills and Attributes

Strong editorial judgment and ability to translate editorial content into concise and compelling social copy; excellent verbal and written communication skills

Integrity collaboration and communication: team player with ability to become trusted partner to external teams

Strong prioritization skills to ensure highest priorities are always taken care of and work is on target to reach goals even in chaotic periods

Disciplined organized worker able to balance need for process and efficiency with expectations for high quality

Experience with SEO/SEM campaigns and tools

Experience with client service and account management

Uptodate on latest industry trends; ability to articulate digital trends and potential clearly and confidently

Understanding of the greater media landscape and our position in the market

Highly organized acute attention to detail and a forward planner

Comfortable multitasking and juggling a variety of campaigns at one time

A passion for geopolitics and current events is a must

Perks of working at GZERO Media

Be a part of an exciting fastgrowing media venture centered around the analysis and explanation of international politics.

The opportunity to work with a talented and entrepreneurial team in a global environment.

Flexible work environment with contemporary offices located in New York (Flatiron) DC (DuPont Circle) and London (Clerkenwell).

PTO bank of 23 days 10 paid holidays and 2 summer Fridays.

A strong belief in worklife balance.

Competitive salary plus incentive compensation plan.

Rich benefits package The firm contributes 8290 to medical and dental premiums 100 employerpaid LTD STD and life insurance 401(k) plus fully vested employer match and pretax commuter benefits.

Business casual dress code.

GZERO is an Equal Opportunity Employer