LEO Weekly is seeking an experienced social media editor to manage our digital presence and connect our journalism with Louisville readers across multiple platforms. This role will help grow our audience, build community engagement, and drive traffic to our website.
The social media editor will post on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok, and Reddit, collaborate with reporters and editors, coordinate with marketing on events, and work with digital sales on sponsored content.
Qualifications:
- Minimum two years of journalism experience
- Experience managing social media for a news organization
- Proficiency in photography, video (TikTok, Reels), and graphic design
- Comfort being on camera
- Ability to interpret analytics and use insights to guide strategy
- Experience with paid social media campaigns
- Fluency with major social platforms and design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.)
This is a full-time position reporting to the editor-in-chief. Some night and weekend work may be required.
To apply: Please email a resume, 3–4 social media examples, links to personal or managed accounts, and a cover letter explaining your fit for the role to hr-socialmedia@biglouholdings.com and cc cstultz@leoweekly.com.
This article appears in Sep 1-30, 2025.