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ABOUT THE ROLE
Were looking for a dynamic, platform-savvy Social Media Manager to join our team at The Dodo. This role is primarily focused on executing day-to-day social distribution, ensuring that content from our video team is published seamlessly & strategically across platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, & Threads. Youll manage scheduling & publishing, optimize copy for performance, & help maintain The Dodos trusted, high-impact presence across social.
In addition to distribution, this role also includes contributing to short-form video creation. Content creation is a regular part of the role, with volume varying based on campaign needs & team coverage. Youll pitch, film, edit, & repackage social-first videos especially during high-volume moments or when supporting the team during coverage needs. Comfort with on-camera work, editing, & adapting content for short-form platforms is essential.
The ideal candidate is equal parts organized operator & flexible creator someone who thrives on planning & publishing workflows but is also comfortable editing or filming short-form content when needed. A deep love of animals, & ideally, being a pet parent yourself, is key to connecting with our audience.
WHAT YOULL DO
Platform Management & Scheduling
- Own day-to-day scheduling & publishing of social content across platforms including TikTok, YouTube (VOD & Shorts), Instagram, & Threads.
- Tailor copy & tags per platform, manage contributor attributions, & handle light community engagement (e.g. pinning, tagging updates).
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless publishing aligned with platform best practices.
- Use tools like Dash Hudson, Buffer, & native platform schedulers to manage workflows efficiently.
- Track & surface content performance insights, identify trends, & help refine publishing strategies.
- Stay up-to-date on platform shifts & emerging features to keep our strategy current.
- Collaborate with analytics & content leads to monitor performance & flag fluctuations that may impact results.
- Proactively identify gaps in the publishing pipeline & help implement solutions to maintain cadence.
Video Production Support
- Contribute to short-form video content by pitching, filming, editing, or repackaging videos for social platforms.
- Support the team during high-volume campaigns or coverage gaps (e.g. PTO) by stepping in to create or adapt content as needed.
SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE
- Reliable, consistent publishing across platforms timely, accurate, & aligned with best practices.
- A 360-degree approach to platform management balancing business goals, revenue priorities, creative execution, & audience connection.
- Proactive support of The Packs creator needs jumping in with content or coverage during high-volume moments.
- Ownership of your assigned platforms spotting workflow improvements, surfacing wins, & staying responsive to platform updates & trends.
- A deep understanding of The Dodos & The Packs communities publishing with empathy, engagement, & authenticity.
WHO YOU ARE
- 3+ years of social media experience, with deep knowledge of content scheduling, publishing, & audience engagement.
- Strong familiarity with tools like Meta Business Suite, YouTube Studio, Dash Hudson, & other schedulers.
- Highly organized & detail-oriented you thrive in deadline-driven environments & handle volume with ease.
- Confident editing short-form content for social (CapCut, mobile editors, Premiere).
- Experience as a content creator is a bonus especially if you bring POV-driven or creator-first instincts to your work.
- Comfortable being on-camera or doing voiceover when needed you value authenticity & connection.
- You own a pet & enjoy being part of the pet-parenting community.
- Youre passionate about The Dodos mission & excited to support both The Dodo & The Pack.
If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat & see if you could be a great addition to our team. Weve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, & sommeliers who became writers.
WHERE YOULL WORK
This job is remote. Were dedicated to the health & wellbeing of all of our employees, & when we reopen, will require everyone who works from one of our offices to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees with approved religious or medical exemptions may be subject to additional safety requirements, such as submitting to regular COVID-19 testing and/or wearing a face covering in our offices.
WHY VOX MEDIA?
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.
OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves & create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products & services come from people with all manner of backgrounds & experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work & sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights & best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency & communication. Learn more about our values here, & our approach to corporate citizenship here.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer & qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).
WHAT COMES NEXT
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, & how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.
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