Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking a U.S.-based Social Media Freelancer to provide weekend coverage for a three-month assignment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced digital environment and enjoys engaging audiences across platforms. The freelancer is expected to complete key deliverables on Saturday and Sundays from 8:00 am ET to 7:00 pm ET to ensure Newsweek’s social presence remains active, timely, and aligned with editorial priorities over the weekend.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Scheduling & Publishing: Post and manage content across Newsweek’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads, WhatsApp, Reddit and LinkedIn).
- Engagement, referrals and monetization to be driven through creating and scheduling four posts per hour while working closely with the editorial to ensure timely and accurate content.
- Audience Engagement: Monitor comments and trends; respond appropriately to foster community interaction.
- Real-Time Coverage: Collaborate with editors to amplify breaking news and trending stories during weekend hours.
- Analytics & Reporting: Track performance of weekend content and provide insights to the social media team.
- Increase weekend social referrals and monetization through carefully crafted content that engages with Newsweek’s active readership.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all posts reflect Newsweek’s voice, editorial standards, and visual identity.
- Collaboration: Communicate with editorial and digital teams to align social strategy with newsroom priorities.
Requirements:
- Prior experience managing social media accounts for a brand, publication, or organization.
- Strong understanding of social platforms, trends, and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and make quick editorial judgments.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Weekend availability is required.
- While this is a remote position, the candidate must be US-based
Hourly pay rate: $20-30/hour, commensurate with experience
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
Skills Required
- Prior experience managing social media accounts for a brand, publication, or organization.
- Strong understanding of social platforms, trends, and best practices.
- Ability to post and manage content across Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads, WhatsApp, Reddit, and LinkedIn.
- Ability to work independently and make quick editorial judgments.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Weekend availability (must work Saturdays and Sundays 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET).
- U.S.-based (remote position requires candidate to be located in the United States).
What We Do
Newsweek is a global news magazine that provides high quality, in-depth coverage and analysis of the major events shaping our world. For more than 80 years, the iconic brand has been offering readers a unique perspective on world affairs and giving context to the most important events in global news. Today, via its print and digital editions, Newsweek continues to help its readers navigate a rapidly-changing world. Newsweek publishes a U.S. and International edition weekly in English. The international edition – branded as Newsweek International –serves the Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions while language-specific editions are available in Japan, Korea, Latin America, Pakistan, Poland and Serbia. A separate English-language edition is also published for the Middle East. The print edition is available in 68 territories while round-the-clock- coverage on the latest breaking world news can be found at newsweek.com Subscribe here: newsweek.com/subscribe
