Social Media Editor (Temporary)

Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.

Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

The Temporary Social Media Editor will promote local content through Cascade PBS’s social channels. They will work within digital marketing team to reach more people, build a great organization, and inspire a smarter world while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation, and diversity.

Hourly rate: $34.00-$34.75

Status: Temporary, part-time, 28-32 hours/week, benefits eligible

End Date: June 5, 2026

Location: Seattle, hybrid schedule available

Benefits include: 

• Sick time
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
• Employer paid ORCA card
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Draft and schedule posts across social media channels for weekly and daily programming needs, as directed
• Monitor and moderate comments and audience feedback
• Maintain alignment with designated monthly marketing priorities
• Craft week by week social media calendar to plan daily posting schedule
• Work with design and creative services teams to develop assets for different social channels, as assigned
• Collaborate and coordinate with the marketing and original productions teams to promote Cascade PBS programming
• Upload video to YouTube, including metadata entry, titling and thumbnail selection
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Exceptional writing skills and proven ability to engage diverse audiences
• Ability to work in real time when responding to some customer service or regional issues
• Ability to engage with audiences in a conversational tone while maintaining brand voice
• Experience applying social media best practices, adhering to editorial standards required
• Demonstrate effective time management in an environment with multiple conflicting priorities
• Strong partnership, collaboration and communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience
• Three years’ experience managing social media content, particularly Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to regularly type on a keyboard