Our client, globally-known social media platform, is hiring for the role of Content Specialist for the American Market. The main function of a content specialist is to surface the best content and conversations on a text-based social media platform, with a specific focus on algorithmically sourced trending topics. The ideal candidate will have excellent editorial judgment, a strong command of social media, and a deep understanding of trending news and topics, as well as how they inform social conversations.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in social media, editorial, content creation, journalism or digital media.
- Deep knowledge of the social media landscape, user generated content and text-focused conversation platforms.
- Experience with social discovery and/or social listening tools.
- Skills in editorial strategy and understanding of what makes digital content engaging and relevant.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong orthography and grammar skills.
- Foreign language skills are a plus.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review a range of content and topics, including news and entertainment from a diverse set of users, publishers, broadcasters, public figures, creators and influencers.
- Identify and contextualize cultural trends and current affairs across a broad spectrum of themes.
- Apply review guidelines to content at scale, maintaining commitment to accuracy and consistency.
- Use editorial skills to identify edge cases or guidelines questions, escalating open questions or potential misalignments.
- Learn and use internal editorial tools and communications systems.
- Oversee selection decisions and respond to questions regarding guidelines or edge cases.
- Collaborate with our internal teams to improve user experience.
The ideal candidate will be able to work an atypical schedule as required, including Saturday and Sundays, and will demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and consistency in their work.
Candidate Experience:
- Fluent in English, alongside cultural understanding of the US market.
- Flexible in working in a faced paced environment with different projects to work on.
- Degree/1+ years professional experience preferred.
Salary: €29700 per annum base.
Location: Nova Atria, Blackthorn Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday (including Bank Holidays). Some weekend work is also required.
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Free canteen onsite in client site during shift hours, Health Care & Extensive Training & Development. Free access to Covalen Group Scheme website, 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Wellness Programme, Tax Saver Scheme, Bike to Work Scheme.
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