Social Media News Creator

Job Description

Social Media News Creator | Editory

The Tone:
This is a freelance role at Editory, located remotely. Editory is building the essential production layer for modern journalism, offering a cutting-edge platform that empowers journalists to swiftly and efficiently transform their written stories into high-quality social video content. The company’s core mission is to help credible reporting reach audiences precisely where they consume their news, recognizing the increasing trend of news consumption on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This role is pivotal in achieving that mission, offering an individual the unique opportunity to gain real-world experience with emerging media tools and innovative journalism workflows in a startup environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Freelance
• Type: Contract
• Location: Remote

• Mission: This creator will produce daily short-form news videos to publish on Editory’s social channels, ensuring news reaches audiences where they consume content.
• Tech Stack: Editory’s software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Create: Produce one short-form news video each day using Editory’s dedicated platform.
• Present: Deliver assigned news topics in a clear and engaging on-camera format.
• Record: Utilize Editory’s built-in teleprompter and video tools for content recording.
• Publish: Post the created video content to Editory’s TikTok and Instagram accounts.
• Maintain: Exhibit a professional and consistent on-camera presence for all daily videos.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career individual with a strong and demonstrated interest in the fields of journalism, digital media, or contemporary social storytelling, particularly as it relates to news dissemination and audience engagement.
• Experience: Proven comfort and professional confidence when speaking directly to an audience while on camera; a reliable track record and demonstrated ability to consistently produce daily content; and an innate curiosity about current events and breaking news.
• Skills: Effective on-camera presentation, news storytelling adapted for digital platforms, social-first journalism techniques, and proficiency in content publishing workflows for major social channels.
• Bonus: Genuine enthusiasm for collaborating with a startup that is actively shaping and innovating the future landscape of digital journalism.