Position: Publisher
Location: Onsite @ Pittsburgh Office
Division: Publishing
Supervisor: Aaron Wysocki, Director of Content Distribution

 

COMPANY PROFILE

The Young Turks is the leader in online news talk and entertainment. With 200 million monthly views and 11 million subscribers, the multi-channel network owns and operates 12 channels across market categories (politics, sports, pop culture, style…). Its flagship show is the world’s largest and the longest-running online daily news show. TYT is the recipient of a long list of industry accolades, including:

  • 2017 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best News & Politics Series
  • 2017 Shorty Awards Audience Honor for Best YouTube Presence
  • 2016 Nominee for Streamy Awards Show of the Year
  • 2015 Webby Award for Best Online Political News Show
  • 2015 Variety Magazine’s Top Influencer in News and Politics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Publisher is responsible for publishing and optimizing video and non-video content to platforms for TYT Network owned and operated channels.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

  • Responsible for publishing video, written and other content to support the growth of several of TYT Networks online channels.
  • Use best practices to determine appropriate titles, tags, descriptions, and thumbnails to promote the content and optimize the likelihood for viewership and engagement.
  • Identify creative and compelling approaches to publishing content to support the growth for each channel.
  • Execute publishing needs according to an established schedule for each channel.
  • Understand and adhere to Fair Use requirements and publishing standards to ensure TYT Network’s published content adheres to industry and platform-specific requirements.
  • Apply quality control to all published content to ensure accuracy and professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic Photoshop experience.
  • Basic video editing skills.
  • Interest or degree in marketing.
  • Must have own transportation.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving ability
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams
  • Understanding of The Young Turks’ content and audience a plus

Part-time contractor position. Flexible schedule.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].