Social Media Manager - News and Politics

2 Months ago • All levels • Social Media • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

The Social Media Manager - News and Politics will manage and grow the company's social media presence, focusing on US politics, news, and world events. Responsibilities include developing and executing social media strategies across platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok; creating engaging content; collaborating with editorial and content teams; monitoring social media trends; engaging with the audience; working with the design team on multimedia content; and reporting on key metrics. The role demands strong knowledge of US politics and global events, experience in social media management, caption writing, and content creation, a passion for news and journalism, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required to cover important news events.
Must have:
  • Knowledge of USA Politics & global events
  • Experience in social media management (news/journalism)
  • Caption writing, copywriting, content creation
  • Passion for news, journalism & storytelling
  • Understanding of social media trends & best practices
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Good to have:
  • Basic knowledge of digital marketing and social media analytics tools

Job Details

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.

Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).

ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.

SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.

Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.


  • Manage and grow the organization's social media presence by producing high-quality, engaging content focused on USA Politics, News and World Events.

  • Develop and execute social media strategies to increase engagement, followers, and traffic across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

  • Stay up-to-date with political developments, global events, and trending topics, and create timely content to engage the audience.

  • Write compelling captions, headlines, and copy for social media posts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.

  • Collaborate with the editorial and content teams to align social media efforts with overall content strategy.

  • Monitor and analyze social media trends, competitor activity, and audience engagement to optimize content performance.

  • Plan, develop, and produce content buckets focused on political analysis, global events, and commentary.

  • Engage with the audience by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

  • Work closely with the design team to create visually appealing graphics, videos, and other multimedia content.

  • Track and report on key social media metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

  • Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to cover important political developments and global events.



Requirements

  • MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE of USA Politics and a strong understanding of global events.

  • MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE working in a social media management role, preferably on news, or journalism, 

  • MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE in caption writing, copywriting, and content creation for social media platforms.

  • A deep passion for news, journalism, and storytelling, with the ability to translate complex topics into engaging social media content.

  • Strong understanding of social media trends, algorithms, and best practices across platforms.

  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to fast-paced environments.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

  • Basic knowledge of digital marketing and social media analytics tools 

  • Willingness to learn and stay updated on emerging social media trends and technologies.

  • Must have access to a computer and internet connection.



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About The Company

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan


Fans don't just follow the sport, they feel it. We're one of you, and we strive to keep you on top of every possible sports trend by creating engaging and insightful content at lightning-quick speed. Established in 2009, Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 80 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top journalists from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis.


Sportskeeda also operates a fully owned US subsidiary, by the registered name Sportskeeda Inc. We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe. 

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