Senior Social Media Editor

About the role

RFE/RL is looking for a Senior Social Media Editor in Riga, Latvia. You will oversee digital and social media production across YouTube, Instagram, Telegram and TikTok, helping Radio Svoboda and Current Time reach new audiences, deepen loyalty and build trust. The role works closely with Russia Programming WEB & Digital, language services and editorial leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage social media content production, distribution and native formatting across platforms
• Oversee editorial workflows and copy flow, including quality checks before and after publication
• Edit content for Radio Svoboda and Current Time's flagship digital platforms to keep style and brand consistent
• Define publication timelines and schedule social media writers and editors
• Mentor social media producers, writers and reporters
• Ensure content is fact-checked, edited and aligned with editorial standards
• Track and share platform performance metrics for projects, campaigns and strategy reviews
• Monitor platforms and public debates for news leads, trending topics and viral conversations
• Identify digital trends, experiment with storytelling formats and pitch story ideas in editorial meetings
• Draft and edit digital content, dispatches and newsletters with a focus on mobile optimization
• Design interactive features such as polls and quizzes, source and verify user-generated content, and support a 24/7 news cycle

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in social media and 2+ years in digital journalism within a news organization
• 3+ years of experience managing teams
• Strong news judgment, excellent news writing and editing skills, and deep knowledge of digital metrics and analytics tools
• Experience in a multicultural or multinational environment, or living and working abroad, preferably in relevant target regions
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
• Russian required, English fluent/professional

Required skills

• Advanced social media production and multimedia storytelling
• Familiarity with modern social media management, publishing and listening platforms
• HTML, mobile optimization and video editing tools are a distinct plus

What we offer

• International and friendly working environment
• Courses for professional development
• Life and health insurance from the first working day
• Monthly salary starting from 3500 EUR gross

Applications require a CV, an application letter and examples of digital, social media or editorial work. The recruitment process has several selection rounds.