Apple

Social Editorial Lead

Apple$130K — $180K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in social publishing and content creation
  • Proven experience managing a global Instagram account
  • Familiarity with creator partnerships for content development
  • Skilled in managing content calendars and content management systems
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in social media
  • Proficient with social media analytics and reporting tools
  • Ability to craft complex briefs for campaign strategies

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of a strategic editorial vision for Instagram
  • Curate compelling stories showcasing Apple's design and impact
  • Coordinate with internal teams to gather and refine content
  • Oversee audience growth and engagement initiatives
  • Manage a high-volume content calendar with editorial precision
  • Drive collaborations with third-party creators and publishers
  • Analyze performance metrics to inform future strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the social media presence for a leading global brand
  • Collaborative environment with diverse creative teams
  • Access to the latest tools and analytics in social media
  • Potential for career advancement in a prestigious company
  • Innovative workplace culture focused on creativity and storytelling
Full Job Description
Apple is seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Editorial Lead to lead the strategic development and execution of a new Instagram presence.This role will join the PR/ Corporate Communications team; reporting up through the Senior Director of PR, assuming management responsibilities for a cross functional team of creative, editorial and operational talent.

The Social Editorial Lead will be responsible for shaping the overall editorial strategy for this new Instagram presence, showcasing the best of Apple's design, news, products, and impact in the world. They will curate a unique point of view, investigate and coordinate across the company to source and tell our stories, and drive audience growth and engagement. This role requires a strong understanding of social media best practices, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to manage a high-volume content calendar at the highest levels of taste.

10+ years of experience in social publishing and content creation. Prior experience managing a worldwide social media handle and/or brand presence on Instagram for major news or consumer-facing brand. Experience in creator and partner social marketing, working with third party creators and publishers to develop content franchises. Experience in managing a content calendar and working with content management systems. Prior experience leading a multi-disciplinary team of social creators, writers and makers. Experience with social media analytics tools and reporting. Experience in authoring complex briefs. Experience in developing and executing social media strategies that drive engagement and growth.

Experience in publishing, journalism, running a newsroom or related fields is a significant plus. Proven track record of successfully managing a large social media handle or brand presence, ideally with a focus on Instagram. Demonstrated portfolio of successful social media campaigns and content examples. Strong understanding of Instagram algorithms, best practices, and emerging trends. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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