Social Media Fellow, Video Distribution (January 2026)

Business Insider is hiring a social media fellow to distribute videos across various social networks and platforms. This is a full-time, six-month paid position, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Social media fellows will manage and schedule posts across various social channels. They will also assist the distribution team in reaching its goals on platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Fellows are responsible for distributing new videos on social channels and recirculating dozens of evergreen archive videos daily. They will help to distribute videos published during the day shift, including breaking news. They work with content from all verticals on the video team and also help organize and maintain our archives. Additionally, they track statistics and analyze data, working collaboratively to develop our social media strategies. The ideal candidate must be an independent worker. Social media fellows work closely not only with our distribution team but also with producers and editors. They should be comfortable working with teams across the company.

This individual should possess excellent news judgment, as they will be expected to work quickly and accurately to publish urgent news stories, identify evergreen stories, manage our support requests, and assist with weekend scheduling. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Fellows should be able to pivot seamlessly from one task to the next. They should be self-sufficient and capable of making editorially sound judgment calls. They should be open to feedback from team members and demonstrate a willingness to apply and retain it.

Our social media accounts are the face of our brands, and our social media team members play a crucial role in managing our expanding network. All our fellows should have:

• Familiarity with the Business Insider brands

• Experience with and a passion for digital storytelling and social media

• Experience in packaging stories for social media

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask

• Proofreading and copyediting skills

• The ability to work quickly and collaboratively with a fast-paced team

• The ability to problem-solve independently

• Attention to detail

Additionally, for the distribution team, we’re looking for someone with the following:

• Work experience with one or more social media platforms

• Experience working with breaking news

• Experience working with editorial teams and/or journalism outlets

• Knowledge of social video

• Experience with content management systems

• Experience with Photoshop

• Interest in data collection and analysis

• Confidence in working in a fast-paced environment and multitasking

Additionally, all of our editorial fellows should have:

• A passion for digital storytelling and voracious reading habits

• Familiarity with digital and social media

• The ability to work quickly and collaboratively with a fast-paced team

• Proofreading and copyediting skills

• A love of Business Insider and our mission to serve readers with the information and inspiration they need in a way that’s accurate, fair, fast, and fun

Salary & Benefits:

• Fellows are paid $20 per hour (overtime when needed and approved)

• PTO and paid holidays

• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on 91st day of employment

Please apply with a resume and cover letter and specify why you're interested in working on this team. If you’d like some tips, check out our best practices guide.

The Business Insider Fellowship Program is designed for early-career journalists seeking to grow their media careers. Fellows are assigned to teams and become experts in digital storytelling. They produce real work that is distributed to our audience of millions, and by the end of six months, they will have developed new skills and gained industry experience. For more information on the Business Insider Fellowship Program, see here.

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Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Business Insider.