KSL Social Media Managing Editor (Full time)

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Who We Are

KSL is Utah’s leading local news source across digital and broadcast platforms, delivering trusted, award‑winning journalism and content through KSL.com, KSL‑TV, KSL Sports, and our KSL radio stations. We provide in‑depth local reporting, investigative journalism, and up‑to‑the‑minute coverage that serves communities across the state. Committed to being a trusted voice of light and knowledge, KSL helps Utahns stay informed, connected, and engaged with the issues that matter most

Position Overview

The Social Media Managing Editor oversees the daily execution of KSL’s social media presence and plays a critical role in breaking news and real-time coverage. This role operates within a combined newsroom and serves as an editor for Social Media content distribution.  

The Managing Editor shapes how stories are selected, framed, and distributed on social platforms, ensuring coverage meets KSL’s journalistic standards, audience needs, and brand voice. This position requires strong editorial judgment, fast decision-making, and the ability to work flexible hours as news demands. 

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

• This position is an hybrid role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Salt Lake City site. Specific hybrid schedules will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by managers and senior management.

What You Will Do:

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

Social Editorial Leadership 

• Lead day-to-day publishing for major KSL social accounts. 

• Make editorial decisions on story selection, framing, visuals, and timing. 

• Write and edit accurate, ethical, and compelling social copy. 

• Lead real-time social coverage during breaking news, severe weather, elections, and crisis events. 

Strategy and Planning 

• Maintain KSL’s social editorial strategy and content calendar. 

• Align social coverage with newsroom, KSL.com, broadcast, audio, and marketing priorities. 

• Recommend social-first formats, story treatments, and live coverage opportunities. 

Newsroom Collaboration 

• Serve as the social editorial partner to the KSL.com Editor. 

• Participate in daily and breaking news editorial meetings. 

• Work with reporters, producers, and video teams to extend story reach and impact. 

• Coordinate with marketing and promotions while maintaining editorial standards. 

Community Engagement 

• Oversee comment moderation, direct messages, and audience interaction. 

• Manage user-generated content requests, verification, and approvals. 

• Identify audience feedback, tips, or concerns that may inform reporting. 

Leadership and Workflow 

• Direct staff and contributors supporting social publishing, video, or community management. 

• Establish newsroom workflows, best practices, and breaking news protocols for social platforms. 

• Train newsroom staff on platform tools, trends, and standards. 

Standards and Compliance 

• Ensure all social content aligns with KSL editorial guidelines and brand voice. 

• Stay current on platform policies, copyright, and legal considerations. 

• Support enforcement of social media guidelines for staff accounts as needed. 

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

Required 

• 4+ years of social media journalism. 
• Strong editorial judgment and understanding of news values. 
• Excellent writing and editing skills for social platforms. 
• Experience using analytics to guide editorial decisions. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Availability to work nontraditional hours, including responding to breaking news. 

Preferred 

• Experience in a converged broadcast and digital newsroom. 
• Experience leading teams or managing complex editorial workflows. 
• Experience with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and Bluesky. 
• Familiarity with SEO, newsletters, or audience development strategies. 
• Comfort with live or behind-the-scenes social video. 

Physical Demands

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 35 pounds on occasion

Compensation

 $54,000 - $64,000. Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our KSL Benefits!

Employees at KSL can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies
• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration

KSL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.