Creative Social Media Agent at Marketplace

Marketplace is looking for a creative and skilled Social Media Specialist to produce compelling, scroll-stopping content that showcases its financial literacy programs and expands the reach of its economic journalism to new audiences.

Marketplace is one of the country’s most widely listened-to business media networks, reaching more than 10 million people through radio, digital platforms, and on-demand content.

Its financial literacy portfolio includes award-winning podcasts such as Million Bazillion, designed for children, and This Is Uncomfortable, which explores money and relationships.

The ideal candidate will have strong creative and technical skills, with experience producing innovative social media campaigns and content.

You should be skilled in social copywriting, video editing, graphic design, and fact-checking, with a strong understanding of short-form video and visual storytelling.

You will create and optimize content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Bluesky, and emerging social platforms, developing campaigns that connect with diverse audiences.

Employment Type: Grant-funded, two-year position.

Union Affiliation: This role falls under the collective bargaining agreement between Marketplace and the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Compensation: $41.62–$49.94 per hour, depending on relevant experience, education, organizational pay structure, and internal equity.

Location: Remote

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging, shareable social media content, including short-form videos and graphics, across multiple platforms.
• Identify compelling stories and ideas from Marketplace’s financial literacy programs that can be transformed into engaging social content.
• Develop original video concepts by researching topics, writing scripts, creating strong opening hooks, and selecting relevant clips.
• Write and edit social media captions, headlines, scripts, and other audience-facing content.
• Schedule, publish, and manage content across social media platforms.
• Monitor content performance and prepare regular campaign and audience engagement reports.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers, and program hosts to develop effective social media content.
• Use analytics and audience insights to guide content decisions and improve performance.
• Stay informed about emerging social media trends, tools, and best practices.
• Maintain consistent branding, messaging, and editorial standards across platforms.
• Encourage meaningful conversations and engagement between audiences, hosts, and reporters.
• Develop and manage the social media strategy for Marketplace’s financial literacy portfolio.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field.
• At least five years of experience producing social media content for a brand, media organization, or publication.
• Knowledge of financial literacy content and social media trends within the financial education industry.
• Understanding of how creators and organizations engage audiences around economic and financial topics.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgment, initiative, and understanding of journalistic standards.
• Genuine interest in how economic news affects people’s everyday lives.
• Proven experience creating engaging social content for newsrooms, media organizations, or editorial publications.
• Excellent knowledge of social media trends, particularly video-focused platforms such as TikTok and YouTube.
• Outstanding social copywriting, editing, and fact-checking abilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar creative software.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify content that captures attention and resonates with social media audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Experience using social media analytics and audience insights to measure performance.
• Ability to appear on camera or direct and edit on-camera videos when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with social media management tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer, or Later.
• Familiarity with public media and Marketplace’s approach to economic journalism.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Candidates must be able to perform the essential responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical requirements include:

• Moving around an office environment and sitting for extended periods.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and maintaining balance.
• Frequent computer use, typing, data entry, and handling everyday work materials.

Working Environment: Moderate noise levels.