Social Media Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a dynamic, platform-savvy Social Media Manager to join our team at The Dodo. This role is primarily focused on executing day-to-day social distribution, ensuring that content from our video team is published seamlessly and strategically across platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Threads. You’ll manage scheduling and publishing, optimize copy for performance, and help maintain The Dodo’s trusted, high-impact presence across social.

In addition to distribution, this role also includes contributing to short-form video creation. Content creation is a regular part of the role, with volume varying based on campaign needs and team coverage. You’ll pitch, film, edit, and repackage social-first videos — especially during high-volume moments or when supporting the team during coverage needs. Comfort with on-camera work, editing, and adapting content for short-form platforms is essential.

The ideal candidate is equal parts organized operator and flexible creator — someone who thrives on planning and publishing workflows but is also comfortable editing or filming short-form content when needed. A deep love of animals, and ideally, being a pet parent yourself, is key to connecting with our audience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Platform Management & Scheduling

• Own day-to-day scheduling and publishing of social content across platforms including TikTok, YouTube (VOD & Shorts), Instagram, and Threads.
• Tailor copy and tags per platform, manage contributor attributions, and handle light community engagement (e.g. pinning, tagging updates).
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless publishing aligned with platform best practices.
• Use tools like Dash Hudson, Buffer, and native platform schedulers to manage workflows efficiently.
• Track and surface content performance insights, identify trends, and help refine publishing strategies.
• Stay up-to-date on platform shifts and emerging features to keep our strategy current.
• Collaborate with analytics and content leads to monitor performance and flag fluctuations that may impact results.
• Proactively identify gaps in the publishing pipeline and help implement solutions to maintain cadence.

Video Production Support

• Contribute to short-form video content by pitching, filming, editing, or repackaging videos for social platforms.
• Support the team during high-volume campaigns or coverage gaps (e.g. PTO) by stepping in to create or adapt content as needed.

SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE

• Reliable, consistent publishing across platforms — timely, accurate, and aligned with best practices.
• A 360-degree approach to platform management — balancing business goals, revenue priorities, creative execution, and audience connection.
• Proactive support of The Pack’s creator needs — jumping in with content or coverage during high-volume moments.
• Ownership of your assigned platforms — spotting workflow improvements, surfacing wins, and staying responsive to platform updates and trends.
• A deep understanding of The Dodo’s and The Pack’s communities — publishing with empathy, engagement, and authenticity.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3+ years of social media experience, with deep knowledge of content scheduling, publishing, and audience engagement.
• Strong familiarity with tools like Meta Business Suite, YouTube Studio, Dash Hudson, and other schedulers.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented — you thrive in deadline-driven environments and handle volume with ease.
• Confident editing short-form content for social (CapCut, mobile editors, Premiere).
• Experience as a content creator is a bonus — especially if you bring POV-driven or creator-first instincts to your work.
• Comfortable being on-camera or doing voiceover when needed — you value authenticity and connection.
• You own a pet and enjoy being part of the pet-parenting community.
• You’re passionate about The Dodo’s mission and excited to support both The Dodo and The Pack.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is remote. We’re dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all of our employees, and when we reopen, will require everyone who works from one of our offices to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees with approved religious or medical exemptions may be subject to additional safety requirements, such as submitting to regular COVID-19 testing and/or wearing a face covering in our offices.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team ([email protected]).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.