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.Key Accountabilities 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 accountsMonitoring online news and conversations that BDG brands could participate inProviding day-to-day posting cover when team members are OOO or away from their deskPulling data for weekly and monthly traffic reports, and assisting with quick turnaround insights requestsTracking high profile shares and engagements across BDG social accounts Compiling a twice weekly digest of trending topics, formats, and competitor highlights from key social platformsGathering platform highlights for weekly edit management meetingsContributing 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
Candidate Profile1-2 years experience working in social mediaAbility to write optimized, smart social copyThorough understanding of brand voice and a passion for using social platforms to reach audiences in innovative waysKnowledge of social listening platforms and scheduling tools like Sprout Social, Later, True Anthem, and Meta Business SuiteAbility to identify and apply emerging trends to social strategyExcellent organizational skillsWillingness to alter workflow with a sense of urgencyExceptional communication skillsBasic video editing skills$26.44 - $26.44 an hourThis role is a 12 week contract required to work a max of 28 hours per week.