Assistant Social Media Editor

In November 2015, STAT was launched as a new national media brand focused on health, medicine, and life sciences. Since then, we have grown to be the authoritative and trustworthy news media source in the industry and our all-star team of editors and reporters have won numerous journalism awards, including being named as a 2021 Pulitzer finalist. The STAT brand includes a website (www.statnews.com), mobile app, numerous newsletters, live and virtual events, and other products. STAT is affiliated with Boston Globe Media Partners but is independent from The Boston Globe

Job Description:

STAT, the leading health and science site, is looking for an assistant social media editor to join its editorial team to help share and promote our news as well as our wide range of products and initiatives. This person will report to our engagement editor and will be responsible for audience cultivation and engagement to increase traffic on all digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of news cycles, experience packaging content across multiple platforms, and an ability to manage social media in new and creative ways. Good judgment is a must, as is an ability to seize on attention-grabbing elements of stories to better promote them.

Responsibilities:

Share news articles and STAT initiatives across multiple platforms
Lead social strategies on platforms like Instagram and Reddit
Create social assets to enhance posts
Report social performance analytics

Qualifications:

A team player who can excel while working across multiple branches of the business
A creative thinker when it comes to executing new and exciting ways to promote STAT stories and other content
A willingness to adapt to the ever-changing needs of a newsroom
A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment
Journalism background preferred

Bonus points if you…

Have experience with video production
Have an interest in health and science

We know that there are strong candidates who may not fit precisely into what we’ve described above or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Compensation/Location:

The minimum salary for this position is $55,000. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401k plan, generous vacation, and more. We also provide Care.com back-up care and have numerous wellness offerings, including free access to HeadSpace for all full time employees.

While we’d prefer you to be based in Boston, we also are considering remote candidates who would be willing to spend time at HQ once Covid recedes. This position will start as a remote position, but, following the office’s 2022 reopening plan, will be located in the Boston headquarters.

The STAT office is located in downtown Boston, steps away from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. We have colleagues in the organization that come into the office on a regular basis and colleagues that are based in various cities throughout the U.S. For this role, we will consider candidates who are based anywhere in the United States.

STAT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates all voices. A staff that reflects the world around us makes for better — and more accurate — journalism

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Vaccination Statement:

BGMP will require that all employees, including temporary employees, co-ops, and interns, regardless of work location, provide the company Human Resources team with proof of vaccination status through the secure system that will be provided for these purposes. For those who are not vaccinated for company-approved and verified medical and/or religious reasons, that same system will also allow you to upload required weekly COVID test results. Failure to comply with or enforce any part of this policy, or misrepresentation of compliance with this policy, may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment

EEO Statement:

Boston Globe Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. Boston Globe Media is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

How To Apply:

Interested in this job? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter and resume on the Boston Globe Media careers page