Social Media Producer/Editor

Summary

Sharon McMahon Education is an education and media organization focused on making politics, history, government, and culture understandable and engaging. The Social Media Producer/Editor will produce and edit video and social content, monitor political news and current events, manage content planning, and optimize social media strategy based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit short and long form videos daily for social platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, etc.)
• Design and create static and graphic social content
• Always keep up on political news and current events, and identify timely moments, trends, and angles worth covering
• Translate breaking news and long-form journalism into fast, engaging, platform-native content
• Pitch ideas and manage a content calendar for social posts
• Track performance across platforms and adjust content strategy based on what's working

Skills

• A genuine, active interest in politics and current events — you already follow the news closely and have opinions on how stories should be told
• Strong video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere, or similar)
• Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Photoshop, or similar)
• A sharp eye for what performs on social media and why — platform-specific instincts, not just general ideas
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and self-motivate — this is a fast-moving remote role and news doesn't wait
• Comfortable with a high-output pace, especially around breaking news
• Excited to grow and evolve alongside the role and the company
• Takes feedback and runs with it
• Candidates must be available to work hours that substantially align with Eastern and Central Time business hours

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A genuine, active interest in politics and current events — you already follow the news closely and have opinions on how stories should be told
• Strong video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere, or similar)
• Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Photoshop, or similar)
• A sharp eye for what performs on social media and why — platform-specific instincts, not just general ideas
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and self-motivate — this is a fast-moving remote role and news doesn't wait
• Comfortable with a high-output pace, especially around breaking news
• Excited to grow and evolve alongside the role and the company
• Takes feedback and runs with it
• Candidates must be available to work hours that substantially align with Eastern and Central Time business hours

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Benefits eligible