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Job Description- Help manage the daily output of E! News video content on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube etc.
- Create, collect, and (when necessary) edit assets for each project
- Reach out for photo/video clearance, as needed
- Identify newsy or shareable soundbites from new and archive footage
- Craft social copy for videos cross platform.
- Partner with E! News's Social *** Director to develop and grow fan engagement strategies
- Identify viral and emerging stories/trends. Provide insight for clever angles, second beats and shareable headlines.
- Keep up to date on industry trends/productions methods/social strategies
- Assists with major initiatives as well as day-to-day news operations
- Juggle multiple projects and shows with parallel timelines
- When required, attend celebrity events to capture social content which can be posted cross-platform
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ year of experience working in social *** /digital content
• Demonstrable experience identifying shareable/viral content: pop culture expert fluent in what's trending and always plugged in to latest conversations
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
• Excellent writing skills and a sharp wit - quick with a brand-appropriate Twitter copy or pop culturally relevant Instagram caption that aligns with the E! News voice
• Ability to abide by and enforce E!'s social *** brand guidelines
• Experience with SocialFlow, Dash Hudson plus thorough understanding of Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/TikTok insights preferred
• Effective communication skills and experience working across multiple departments
• Excellent organization and time management skills with initiative
• A blend of collaborative skills as well as being an independent self-starter
• Flexible and has ability to shift gears quickly *** ween multiple campaigns and projects managed.
• Ability to create and maintain positive, productive relationships with both internal and external groups
• Cool under pressure and a pleasant while professional demeanor, both in the office and when interacting with talent for celebrity social activations on-location when assigned
• A good eye for content composition, either self-generated/created or professionally sourced
• Possess working knowledge of basic video editing functions
• Must love pop culture and all things entertainment news
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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