Social Media Journalist

The Washington Examiner is seeking a sharp, creative Social Media Writer and Multimedia Producer to join our newsroom’s audience development team. In this role, you’ll help translate breaking news, investigative features, and compelling human-interest stories into engaging social media content that resonates with a wide range of readers. Key Responsibilities Write clear, accurate, and engaging social posts that drive traffic and build loyalty across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms. Collaborate with editors, reporters, and multimedia teams to identify stories with social potential and tailor content for each platform. Produce and edit multimedia content—short-form videos, reels, graphics, and infographics—to complement written posts and boost reach. Contribute to social media campaigns and special projects around key news events. Qualifications 1-3 years of experience writing for social media or producing multimedia content, ideally for a news organization or media brand. Strong writing and headline skills, with the ability to adapt for different platforms. Familiarity with social media scheduling tools and analytics platforms. Proficiency with video and graphic design tools (Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Canva, or equivalent). A passion for news, with a sharp sense of how to frame stories for maximum social impact. Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment. We Offer A collaborative newsroom culture with room for creativity and growth. Opportunities to work with award-winning journalists and learn from industry leaders. Competitive salary, benefits, and support for professional development. To Apply Please submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io , and 2-3 examples of social posts or multimedia projects you’ve created. Show us how you’d help shape the voice of our newsroom on social platforms! #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington Examiner