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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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Semafor's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Semafor.
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.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Semafor as an employer.
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.
Summarised from Semafor's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Semafor on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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