Billboard: Temporary Social Media Coordinator - Penske Media Corp.
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Billboard is looking for a Social Media Coordinator to help distribute content to our social audience of 70 million.
The ideal candidate is an avid pop culture and music fan (all genres!), creative, detail-oriented and a team player who can juggle concurrent projects.
The social media coordinator stays up to date on industry shifts in content distribution and is able to identify newsworthy content to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Execute social distribution on key platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok etc.) of Billboard content, including but not limited to:
- Written editorial (news and features)
- Video interviews and news segments
- Event marketing
- Organic partnership promotion
- Sponsored content (as needed)
- Export and analyze social data to identify trends and help inform strategy
- Cover live events (couch coverage and IRL). There will be times when coverage is needed outside of normal business hours (award shows, breaking news)
- Flag breaking news on social to newsroom editors
Requirements:
- Understanding of AP Style and copy writing
- 1-2 years experience working at a news or media organization
- Basic video editing skills (TikTok, Reels)
- Basic photo editing skills (Photoshop)
- Social media management and analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, Twitter Studio, SocialFlow, etc.)
- College degree in journalism, communications, marketing is a plus
About Billboard:
Billboard is a global music media brand, with a renowned authority among artists, fans and the industry. Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues and trends, the industry's definitive charts, encompassing the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres. Billboard also produces elite conferences and events which regularly convene the industry and consumers around important conversations – from the annual Power 100 to Women in Music to Pride Summit and more.
About PMC:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com
