Semafor

Digital & Social Platform Editor

Semafor · New York, NY

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
69 days
Semafor's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
67% of Semafor's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Semafor
high
21 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
Hiring momentum
25 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

The Digital & Social Platform Editor at Semafor will focus on amplifying journalism across various platforms and formats, emphasizing the importance of packaging and distribution as part of the editorial process. The role involves collaborating with newsroom leaders to identify key content for distribution, creating platform-native copy, and supporting live event coverage. The editor will also monitor audience behavior and performance trends to inform publishing strategies and maintain editorial standards across all distributed content.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 3-5 years of experience in social media, audience development, digital publishing, or platform distribution
  • Strong editorial instincts and understanding of news judgment
  • Experience publishing across major social and video platforms, particularly LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Reddit
  • Understanding of platform-native storytelling and audience behavior
  • Ability to work quickly and calmly in a fast-paced newsroom and live event environment
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What you get

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy allowing paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance.
  • Salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually based on individual candidate experience and skills.

Worth weighing

  • Role emphasizes modern media distribution, which may require adapting to rapidly changing platforms.
  • No specific mention of remote work options or hybrid arrangements, which could be a consideration for candidates seeking flexibility.

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Listed by Semafor on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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