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$100,000 – $120,000
Listed on Semafor’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Semafor needs an editor to manage the distribution and optimization of their journalism across social platforms and video formats. This role suits someone with strong news judgment who understands how to adapt stories for different audiences on LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms while maintaining editorial integrity.
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What they ask for
Required
- 3-5 years in social media, audience development, digital publishing, or platform distribution
- Strong editorial judgment and news sense
- Experience publishing across LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Reddit
- Platform-native storytelling and audience behavior understanding
- Ability to work quickly in fast-paced newsroom and live event settings
- Cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with live events
- Familiarity with video editing tools like Premiere, CapCut, or Descript
Nice to have
- Deep interest in business, politics, media, technology, and global affairs
- Experience clipping and packaging video from interviews and podcasts
- Experience with promotional campaign planning