Social media editor

Do you have a passion for local journalism and social media? Then we’d love to hear from you!

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. Candidates should have at least two years of journalism experience, experience working with team members, graphic design experience, and knowledge of digital analytics tools and engagement metrics. Candidates should also have a desire to appear on camera.

This is a full-time position that could involve occasional night and/or weekend work. 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 to [email protected] and cc [email protected].