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Money seeks writer in New York

Money is seeking a writer to help oversee its social media and SEO efforts and audience growth.

This role would be responsible for growing and engaging Money’s audience of more than 6 million monthly unique visitors.

The ideal candidate will have a journalism background and must have at least one year of professional experience in online journalism, preferably with branded social media accounts. S/he must be aware of digital media trends, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, comfortable working collaboratively and eager to learn.

You will:

  • Oversee social media publishing and produce content for all of MONEY’s social media accounts
  • Work closely with MONEY editors and writers to optimize content for social and search
  • Teach writers and editors best practices for headlines, social media and SEO, sharing data and learnings from social and search teams
  • Enforce MONEY’s voice and tone
  • Engage with MONEY’s social media communities and assist projects that build relationships with our audience
  • Assist in developing social media strategy for MONEY’s franchises and special projects
  • Follow breaking news and collaborate with editors and writers to generate content and promote new and existing stories
  • Collaborate with other audience engagement teams to reach new audiences
  • Identify emerging trends, networks and ideas in the social media world

You have:

  • Excellent understanding of how to grow an audience, and proven understanding of social media and SEO best practices
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Sharp headline and social media writing skills

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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