Assistant, Social Media, BDG (Temp)

About BDG:

BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world's largest advertisers. BDG has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.

The Role:

BDG is looking for a whip smart Part Time Social Assistant to help with the day-to-day running of its social media team. Reporting to the Social Director, the role will operate across Bustle, Elite Daily, Nylon, The Zoe Report, Inverse, and at times, BDG’s parenting brands, collaborating with leaders to ensure each site’s social media pages are running smoothly, efficiently, and in adherence to business goals. 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have a keen sense of initiative, and be confident solving problems as they arise. A strong work ethic, flexibility, and discretion when dealing with confidential matters are all essential, as is a passion for creating first-class digital magazine content. The candidate must be based in the New York area and be committed to coming into the office when required.

• Tasks may change based on business needs, but it is expected that core responsibilities will include the following:

• Collaborating with Social Strategists, designers, and video editors to create high quality, social-first content for our cross-platform accounts
• Monitoring online news and conversations that BDG brands could participate in
• Providing day-to-day posting cover when team members are OOO or away from their desk
• Pulling data for weekly and monthly traffic reports, and assisting with quick turnaround insights requests
• Tracking high profile shares and engagements across BDG social accounts 
• Compiling a twice weekly digest of trending topics, formats, and competitor highlights from key social platforms
• Gathering platform highlights for weekly edit management meetings
• Contributing to cross-brand brainstorms, generating timely and relevant ideas on a regular basis 
• Note taking for meetings and ensuring write ups and action points are shared with team members

• 1-2 years experience working in social media
• Ability to write optimized, smart social copy
• Thorough understanding of brand voice and a passion for using social platforms to reach audiences in innovative ways
• Knowledge of social listening platforms and scheduling tools like Sprout Social, Later, True Anthem, and Meta Business Suite
• Ability to identify and apply emerging trends to social strategy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to alter workflow with a sense of urgency
• Exceptional communication skills
• Basic video editing skills