Producer , Social; FinLit

Marketplace is looking for a creative social media producer who can create those scroll-stopping moments for our portfolio of financial literacy programs and help bring our economic journalism to new audiences.

We are the most widely heard suite of business shows in the country, reaching more than 10 million people on air, online, and on demand. Our financial literacy portfolio includes award-winning kids podcast “Million Bazillion” and award-winning money and relationships podcast “This Is Uncomfortable,” among others.

The ideal candidate is someone who can produce and execute innovative social content. You must have sharp social copywriting, video editing, graphic design, and fact-checking skills. You’ll optimize Marketplace content in a dynamic way across Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube, Facebook, Bluesky, and emerging social platforms. You have strong instincts for short-form video and visual design. And you have demonstrated success in creating campaigns and content that resonate with diverse audiences.

* This is a grant-funded, two-year role.

This position sits in the collective bargaining agreement between Marketplace and Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”).

Expected Compensation Range: $41.62 - $49.94 per hour. The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location: Remote

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• Write and produce highly shareable social-first content on tight deadlines, including short-form videos and graphics, for all social platforms.
• Identify stories, moments and ideas from Marketplace’s financial literacy programs that can translate into compelling social content.
• Help develop original social videos, including researching ideas, writing scripts, shaping hooks and selecting clips.
• Write and edit social copy, headlines, captions, scripts and other audience-facing language.
• Strategically schedule and publish content across all social platforms.
• Analyze social performance and produce regular campaign and content reports.
• Work collaboratively with reporters, producers and hosts.
• Use data to inform how and what we post.
• Stay up-to-date and ahead of the curve on social media best practices.
• Ensure consistent voice and branding across our social platforms.
• Help cultivate and develop conversations between our audience, hosts and reporters.

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field required.
• 5+ years experience producing content for social platforms on behalf of a brand or media outlet.
• Familiarity with financial literacy content and social media trends in the Fin Lit space, with an understanding of how creators and organizations are engaging audiences around economic topics.

• Self-starter with excellent editorial judgment and an understanding of journalistic standards.
• Deep interest in how economic news intersects with people’s lives.
• Demonstrated success producing engaging social content for a newsroom, media organization, publication or other editorial environment.
• Strong knowledge of social media trends and best practices, including video-first platforms such as You Tube and Tik Tok
• Superb social copywriting and fact-checking skills.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Premiere, Cap Cut, Davinci Resolve or similar editing software
• A team player who is accountable, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Have strong instincts for content that social audiences find engaging.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ab…