Careers

Phoenix New Times is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Specialist to support our clients’ digital presence. This role focuses on designing and delivering engaging, on-brand content across multiple platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Google Business Profile, and Pinterest for a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will lead the development and execution of social media campaigns, ensuring each client’s voice is reflected through compelling storytelling, thoughtful design, and platform-specific strategy.

Responsibilities:
● Develop and implement social media strategies that align with each client’s business goals
● Set up, optimize, and maintain client profiles across all relevant platforms to maximize visibility and engagement
● Create, design, and manage content calendars, producing original text, images, videos, and GIFs tailored to each platform
● Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and reviews in a timely and professional manner on behalf of clients
● Use social media analytics tools to produce detailed monthly performance reports
● Analyze key metrics to provide strategic insights and recommendations that drive continual improvement
● Identify trends, tools, and opportunities to enhance campaign performance and audience engagement
● Support new business efforts by conducting research, social audits, and competitive analysis, while assisting team members and sales representatives throughout the social media management sales
● Build and nurture strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent performance
● Stay current on industry trends, platform updates, and design best practices to ensure content remains fresh and effective

Requirements:
● Proven experience in social media marketing or as a digital media specialist, including managing content and engagement for multiple clients or brands
● Deep interest in the social media landscape with strong knowledge of current trends, platform updates, and digital culture
● Proficient in Canva, Google Workspace, Meta Business Suite, and social media scheduling tools such as Sprout Social
● Strong writing, editing, and communication skills across photo, video, and text formats
● Skilled in social media reporting and analytics, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
● Ability to understand client business needs and develop strategies that align with their goals
● Detail-oriented, organized, and customer-focused, with strong multitasking capabilities and a positive attitude
● Fluency in English required; proficiency or working knowledge of Spanish is a plus
● Experience with Facebook Ads or other paid social advertising platforms is a plus

What We Offer
● Competitive salary of $40,000 – $50,000 per year, depending on experience
● Paid Time Off PLUS 8 Paid Holidays per year
● 401k w/ Company match
● Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, plus more!
● Business casual atmosphere.
● Office work environment.
● Career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment.

If you’re a creative, driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to be part of a fun and collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@newtimes.com.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time news writer to continue our record of hard-hitting reporting.

We’re looking for a journalist to cover developing stories throughout the week and to find news of interest to our educated urban readership. Staff writers work under the guidance of experienced editors in a small but scrappy newsroom with a history of excellence, including numerous national and regional reporting awards.

We value ambitious reporting, well-crafted prose, an engaging voice and savvy use of social media. Ideal candidates will have the proven ability to report and write well in diverse areas, such as politics, public health, business, environmental issues, law, and government. 

Familiarity with and interest in Phoenix’s diverse culture, music, and food scenes is a plus, as is fluency in Spanish. A commitment to journalistic professionalism — staying organized, communicating with colleagues, hitting deadlines, and a passion for constantly improving your work — is essential. You will also be working with documents on a daily basis: We would love to know about your experience in finding and working from public records.

This is a union position based in Phoenix. Remote candidates will not be considered, though you can work from home for part of the week. Salary is $48,000-$50,000. Benefits include, but are not limited to, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending accounts and medical/dental/vision insurance.

Phoenix New Times believes our journalism will best serve our communities with a culturally diverse staff and freelancers who offer a range of voices. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment of inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality. We are at our best when all our team members are respected and included regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender-nonconforming candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants should send their best news clips, a resume and a cover letter displaying a writer’s voice to: phx-staff-writer@voicemediagroup.com