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Filmspotting — Social Media Assistant (Part‑Time, Hourly)

About Filmspotting

Filmspotting is a long‑running, independent podcast known for thoughtful criticism and an engaged community of film fans. In addition to weekly audio and video episodes, Filmspotting produces live events and maintains a membership program called the Filmspotting Family.

We’re looking for a part‑time Social Media Assistant to help execute and evolve our social presence across platforms under clear editorial direction and with room to contribute ideas.

The Role (High‑Level)

This role is best understood as social publishing + thoughtful contribution, not “run our socials however you want” and not “just schedule posts.”

You will:

• Handle the day‑to‑day publishing of Filmspotting content

• Work within a clearly defined playbook and approval process

• Propose ideas, formats, and improvements – without being expected to reinvent the brand

• Help Filmspotting show up more consistently, intelligently, and engagingly on social platforms

Core Responsibilities

Publishing & Execution

Draft and publish social posts tied to:

• Weekly episodes

• SVU and standalone content

• Select archive episodes

• Filmspotting Family membership

• Events

Adapt content appropriately across platforms, including:

• Instagram (Reels, Feed, Stories)

• YouTube (full videos, clips, Shorts)

• Facebook

• X, used selectively

Video & Engagement Content

• Identify strong moments from Filmspotting video recordings for social clips

• Propose clips that function as:

• Film conversation

• Critical perspective

• Engagement starters (not just promotion)

• Help ensure social video feels intentional, not extractive or click‑driven

Collaboration & Approval

• Draft posts for review and approval

• Incorporate feedback quickly and accurately

• Help build systems that reduce friction over time without lowering standards

Idea Contribution

• Propose:

• Platform‑appropriate ways to frame content

• Experimentation (especially in Instagram Stories and Reels)

• Improvements to workflow or cadence

• Monitor emerging formats or conversations and flag relevant opportunities

What We’re Looking For

You’re likely a strong fit if you:

• Have some experience publishing social content for a media brand, podcast, or cultural organization

• Understand that taste and judgment matter as much as creativity

• Are comfortable working within constraints — and contributing ideas within them

• Can articulate and defend strategic choices across platforms and formats

• Care about film, criticism, and cultural conversation

Bonus (not required):

• Experience with podcast or video brands

• Familiarity with long‑running or legacy media brands

• Comfort pulling and proposing video clips

• Familiarity with social analytics and reporting, with the ability to surface patterns or benchmarks that help guide editorial and publishing decisions

Workflow & Expectations

• Part‑time, hourly role (expected range: ~4–8 hours/week, with flexibility)

• Asynchronous workflow

• Iteration and feedback are expected and normal

We value:

• Thoughtfulness over speed

• Alignment over novelty

• Reliability over flash

How to Apply

Please email the following to adam@filmspotting.net:

• A resume

• A brief note (5–7 sentences) describing your interest in Filmspotting and your relevant experience

• Links to 1–3 examples of relevant work

Hiring Process

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a brief, time‑bounded social media exercise designed to:

• Understand how you think

• See how you work within editorial guidance

• Evaluate judgment and platform fluency

This is not spec work and is not intended to take more than ~60–90 minutes.