Senior Social Media Editor, Riga

RFE/RL is looking for a Senior Social Media Editor in Riga, Latvia. In this role, you will oversee digital and social media production across platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Telegram and TikTok , helping Radio Svoboda and Current Time reach new audiences, deepen loyalty and build trust.

You will work closely with Russia Programming WEB & Digital, relevant language services and editorial leadership to manage social media workflows, coordinate multimedia storytelling, track performance metrics and ensure that published content meets RFE/RL’s editorial standards.

This role is suitable for an experienced social media editor with strong news judgment, a background in digital journalism and experience managing teams in a fast-moving newsroom environment.

Who we are

RFE/RL’s mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where free press is threatened and disinformation is pervasive.

RFE/RL reports in 24 languages to 18 countries, reaching nearly 50 million people every week. RFE/RL is funded by the U.S. Congress.

What you will do

You will:

• coordinate and manage social media content production, distribution and native formatting across platforms including YouTube, Telegram, Instagram, TikTok and others
• oversee editorial workflows and copy flow, including quality checks before and after publication
• edit content for the flagship digital platforms of Radio Svoboda and Current Time to maintain stylistic consistency and brand identity
• define publication timelines and schedule social media writers and editors
• mentor social media producers, writers and reporters, supporting their professional development and performance goals
• ensure that all content is thoroughly fact-checked, edited and aligned with editorial standards
• track and share platform performance metrics for ongoing projects, campaigns and strategic reviews
• monitor social platforms and public debates for news leads, trending topics and viral conversations
• identify digital trends and experiment with storytelling formats and audience development strategies
• contribute to editorial meetings by tracking current affairs, regional news and pitching story ideas
• adapt and reshape text, visual and video content across language services and platforms to maximize reach
• draft and edit digital content and social media dispatches with a focus on mobile optimization, social media integration and newsletters
• design interactive features such as polls and quizzes to increase audience engagement
• source and verify user-generated content in line with professional standards
• support a 24/7 news cycle, including rotating shifts and breaking-news coverage when required

What we are looking for

This role is suitable for an experienced digital journalist and social media editor who can lead day-to-day publishing work, guide colleagues and make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.

You should have:

• 3+ years of experience in social media
• 2+ years of experience in digital journalism within a news organization
• 3+ years of experience managing teams
• strong news judgment and analytical skills
• advanced social media production and multimedia storytelling skills
• excellent news writing and editing skills
• deep understanding of digital success metrics and industry-standard analytics tools
• familiarity with modern social media management, publishing and listening platforms
• ability to multitask and prioritize with little supervision under tight deadlines
• experience working in a multicultural or multinational environment, or experience living and working abroad, preferably in relevant target regions
• broad knowledge of political, economic and social situations and international affairs
• ability to work effectively with different teams, perspectives and organizational needs

A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Familiarity with HTML, mobile optimization practices and video editing tools is a distinct plus.

Languages

• Russian: required, due to the nature of the role and the need to work with Russian-language audiences and content.
• English: fluent/professional proficiency, required for internal communication.

We offer:

• International and friendly working environment;
• Courses for professional development;
• Life and health insurance as of first working day.
• Monthly salary starting from 3500 EUR gross.

How to apply

Please submit:

• your CV
• an application letter
• examples of relevant digital, social media or editorial work

Applications without these documents may not be considered complete.

Recruitment process

Please note that this will be a competitive recruitment process with several selection rounds.

After applications are reviewed, candidates who progress to the next round will be contacted accordingly with further information about the next steps.

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