Social Media News Creator

Job Description

Social Media News Creator

Company: Editory

Location: Remote / Flexible

Compensation: Unpaid (college credit available if applicable)

About Editory

Editory is building the production layer for modern journalism. Our platform helps journalists turn written stories into high-quality social video quickly and efficiently. As more audiences get their news on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, we are focused on helping credible reporting meet audiences where they already are.

We’re looking for a Social Media News Creator to help bring daily news stories to life on our social channels while gaining hands-on experience with emerging media tools and modern journalism workflows.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone interested in journalism, media, storytelling, or social content creation who wants real experience creating and publishing news content.

You will produce one short-form news video per day using Editory’s software and publish it to our TikTok and Instagram channels. Topics will be provided by our team and may include major news events, cultural moments, technology, politics, or business.

You’ll gain direct experience in news storytelling, on-camera presentation, and social-first journalism, while also working closely with a startup building tools for the future of media.

Responsibilities

• Create one short-form news video per day using Editory’s platform
• Present and explain assigned news topics in a clear, engaging format
• Record using our built-in teleprompter and video tools
• Publish content to Editory’s TikTok and Instagram accounts
• Maintain a consistent, professional on-camera presence
• Stay aware of current events and trending topics

What You’ll Gain

While this is an unpaid position, it offers meaningful experience and exposure in a fast-moving media startup.

Benefits include:

• Hands-on experience creating daily news content for social platforms
• Training and direct access to Editory’s video production software
• A strong portfolio of published content on major social platforms
• College credit (if your program allows it)
• A letter of recommendation for strong performers
• Opportunities to build connections within journalism, media, and tech

Ideal Candidate

• Interested in journalism, media, or social storytelling
• Comfortable speaking on camera
• Reliable and able to consistently produce daily content
• Curious about news, current events, and digital media trends
• Excited about working with a startup shaping the future of journalism

Time Commitment

Approximately 20–30 minutes per day to record and publish a short-form video.

Important Note on Compensation

This position is unpaid. However, participants may receive college credit (if applicable) and strong performers will receive professional references and industry connections from the Editory team.

Feel free to email our hiring manager at David@editory.news with any questions or cover letters.