Are you a social media professional? Quit your job and come work with The Fifth Column!
Help Wanted!
As part of our continued effort to achieve global dominance, we are looking for a killer social media & audience development type. Don’t let the fancy job description fool you – this job involves an intense amount of work cranking out the best clips from Fifth Column episodes, creating thumbnails, publishing on all platforms, listening to what the people are saying, and doing it all over again.
If you a) have demonstrable experience creating and publishing social video using a combination of Descript & Premiere, b) know the show like the back of your hand, and c) live in NYC, then please check out the below and apply!
Social Media & Audience Development Manager - The Fifth Column podcast - New York, NY
The Fifth Column, a news and media discussion show hosted by Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, is looking for a Social Media & Audience Development Manager. We seek data-driven, culturally fluent, social media savant who can own audience growth across platforms—turning deep, longform content into high-performing, shareable clips that drive engagement and viewership.
If you thrive in a fast-moving, test-and-iterate environment, love video editing, and can systematically grow an audience through data-backed social strategies, this is your role.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Own and Execute Social Strategy
Lead the charge on growing our audience across Substack, YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and emerging platforms.
Identify and repurpose key moments from longform content into highly engaging, share-worthy clips.
Craft and optimize social posts that are native to each platform—leveraging in-platform tools, trends, and best practices.
Refine and iterate— A/B test headlines, thumbnails, captions, and formats relentlessly to improve performance.
Engage and manage communities—interact with audiences, respond to trends, and help cultivate an active, invested community.
Create, Edit, and Publish Video Content
Produce, edit, and optimize short-form videos using a combination of Descript, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and in-platform editing tools.
Add compelling visuals—motion graphics, subtitles, memes, and other elements that boost engagement and shareability.
Experiment with formats—from YouTube Shorts to TikTok trends to Instagram stories, always keeping content fresh and native to the platform.
Manage publishing directly on platforms, and using scheduling software like Buffer.
Analyze, Measure, and Optimize
Track performance metrics across platforms, using analytics tools to understand audience behavior.
Identify patterns and pivot—adjust strategies based on engagement, retention, and conversion insights.
A/B test different cuts, thumbnails, captions, and posting strategies to maximize performance.
Report and recommend data-driven strategies to refine and scale audience growth.
Listen To and Communicate Directly With Our Audience
Keep across The Fifth Column’s subscriber chat on Substack, keeping fans engaged and fielding inquiries.
Monitor comments and replies on YouTube and other social platforms for constructive feedback, and audience insight
Review subscriber email and provide support where able, or passing to other colleagues who can.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Anticipate algorithm shifts, new platforms, and viral trends before they happen.
Develop platform-native storytelling formats that resonate with modern audiences.
Inform our editorial content– act as our “ear to the ground” and identify potential areas of coverage.
Collaborate with journalists, editors, and producers to bring our content to life across social media.
WHAT YOU BRING
A demonstrated familiarity with The Fifth Column, its tone, and areas of coverage.
Three to five years of social media and content creation experience, preferably in news, media, or digital storytelling.
Proven track record of growing engaged audiences across multiple social platforms.
Expert-level experience in Descript and competency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop are a must.
Sharp editorial judgment—you can identify the most compelling moments, quotes, or soundbites from longform content.
Deep platform fluency—you instinctively know what works on YouTube versus TikTok versus Instagram versus X.
Data-driven mindset—you make decisions based on analytics, not guesswork.
Strong writing skills—crafting engaging, shareable captions and headlines is second nature to you.
Ability to adapt and execute quickly—you thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced media environment.
Collaborative spirit—you’re eager to work alongside journalists, producers, and marketing teams.
BONUS POINTS FOR
Experience in news, documentary, or journalistic storytelling.
Skills in motion graphics, animation, or advanced visual storytelling.
Past success in monetization strategies (subscriptions, partnerships, memberships).
Experience advising executives or teams on best social media practices.
A desire to break the mold and try new things.
WHY JOIN US
Be part of a high-caliber creative team with a proven track record.
Own and scale audience growth for impactful, meaningful content.
Work with compelling, longform news discussion content and shape how it reaches millions.
Test, experiment, and refine strategies—you’ll have the freedom to innovate.
TO APPLY
Please submit the following:
1) A portfolio featuring examples of your work in social media creation and management, such as campaigns, case studies, and links to individual social media posts you have authored.
2) Your resume
3) A cover letter that helps us understand why you think you’d be a good fit for the role, and how this position fits in with your own career goals.
Send to: socials@ospreymedia.net
You probably could have just sent this to Ben Dreyfuss directly.
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