Detroit Metro Times is hiring : Social media editor in Detroit

Overview Metro Times, Detroit’s alternative weekly, is seeking an experienced social media editor to join our team. The role will utilize social media platforms to connect our journalism with audiences and drive readers to our website, metrotimes.com.

The position will work with both our editorial and sales teams to coordinate and post content on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Bluesky, Threads, and Reddit. The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable about the Detroit area and in using social media in creative ways to drive engagement and traffic.

Responsibilities Coordinate and post content on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Bluesky, Threads, and Reddit in collaboration with editorial and sales teams.

Engage audiences, drive traffic to metrotimes.com, and use creative social media tactics to increase readership.

Monitor engagement metrics and digital analytics tools to optimize content performance.

Appear on camera when required, presenting as a representative of Metro Times.

Qualifications At least two years of journalism experience.

Experience working with team members and cross-functional teams.

Graphic design experience.

Knowledge of digital analytics tools and engagement metrics.

Desire and ability to appear on camera.

Employment details Full-time position.

Occasional night and / or weekend work may be required.

How to apply For consideration, please send a resume, 3–4 social media examples, links to personal social accounts and / or accounts that you manage, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes you a good fit for this role tohr-socialmedia@biglouholdings.com and ccldevito@metrotinthed.com.

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