The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s biggest English-language publication, is looking to fill a Social Media Manager position.
The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company Jnomics. Today it’s a team of around 75 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement both operational and strategic plans for the Kyiv Independent’s social media presence.
- Track performance, analyze data, and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contributors to ensure timely and impactful content.
- Work with journalists and editors to repackage reporting into compelling social content that is accurate, informative, and engaging.
- Create, adapt, and post original content across all Kyiv Independent social media channels.
- Launch creative social media initiatives and promotion campaigns for standalone products and projects.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in social media management, digital communications, or a related field.
- Excellent written and spoken English (Upper Intermediate to Advanced).
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with multimedia content creation.
- Hands-on experience with social media tools (e.g. scheduling platforms, analytics dashboards).
- Understanding of digital marketing basics, social media metrics, and how to measure and interpret them.
- Creativity in storytelling and ability to adapt journalistic content to different formats.
- Experience in video editing (CapCut, Premiere Pro, FCPX etc.) is preferred.
- Ambition and curiosity with a strong desire to grow professionally and improve the Kyiv Independent’s social media impact.
- A devotion to the values of independent journalism and the Kyiv Independent.
- Being based in Kyiv isn’t necessary but would be considered an advantage.
We offer:
- Market‑level compensation
- Hybrid / flexible working arrangement (Kyiv-based)
- Medical insurance for Ukraine-based team members
- A pivotal role in a fast-growing, impactful media startup
- Meaningful work with a global impact
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
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