Most recent job postings at Sneaker News
via Glassdoor posted_at: 21 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
[This position is New York City based, candidate must be available to work in our lower Manhattan office.] Sneaker News is looking for an entry level admin to join our team. This position is a little bit of everything related to sneakers and will play a role in shaping and growing the Sneaker News audience. The position will also be responsible for highly detailed data-entry into our internal... database. A passion for sneakers, streetwear, art, and [This position is New York City based, candidate must be available to work in our lower Manhattan office.] Sneaker News is looking for an entry level admin to join our team. This position is a little bit of everything related to sneakers and will play a role in shaping and growing the Sneaker News audience. The position will also be responsible for highly detailed data-entry into our internal... database. A passion for sneakers, streetwear, art, and sports is highly valued.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Assist in filling missing sneaker details in our database. SKUs, Colors, Photos, etc.
• Keep an eye on releases minute by minute, hour by hour
• Help draft old, new and unannounced sneaker release tweets
• Assist with project managing editorial projects
• Assist with some of the social media accounts we run
• Assist with our upcoming app

QUALIFICATIONS
• College degree
• Obsessive attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of the current sneaker scene
• Awareness of fashion/sport influencers a plus
• Ability to work in the Sneaker News office (Manhattan)
• Highest level of social distancing is utilized at our office.

APPLYING

Candidates must follow these basic instructions when submitting applications. Carefully read and edit your application as it is your first and only impression you can make. In one email, include the following:
• Subject Line of email: "Admin Position - SN Jobs"
• A paragraph about yourself - interests, hobbies, so forth.
• A paragraph about your sneaker history. How you got started, where is it now, what you like/don't like, etc.
• Your favorite - and least favorite - things about Sneaker News
• Attach a recent resume in pdf.
• If you have an active blog or social media page, please share

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via Glassdoor posted_at: 19 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Sneaker News is seeking a Social Media Specialist to effectively manage social strategies across all key platforms. This position will be responsible for managing and increasing the following of social properties including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Youtube. Working with editorial, creative and video teams, candidate will be utilizing all platforms to create awareness and... engagement while driving traffic to Sneaker News editorial Sneaker News is seeking a Social Media Specialist to effectively manage social strategies across all key platforms. This position will be responsible for managing and increasing the following of social properties including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Youtube. Working with editorial, creative and video teams, candidate will be utilizing all platforms to create awareness and... engagement while driving traffic to Sneaker News editorial and video content. In addition to defining best practices & maintaining a weekly calendar, this person should also be looking at editorial franchises, partnerships, & content plans to drive buzz & readership.
Roles
• Plan and maintain social publishing calendar, balancing brand, editorial, & campaign content across all channels including YouTube and sneakernews.com
• Drive growth against weekly and monthly targets to keep building our audience
• Express the Sneaker News brand without compromising our voice
• Generate real conversation
• Ideate partnerships and content plans to build out new avenues for audience growth for the master brand and social channels
• Report on performance for social content

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a Bachelors degree in Communications related field
• 2-5 years experience managing social accounts for a publisher or agency (ideally media/editorial)
• Must be fluent in all social platforms, incl. engagement best practices, formats, specs & paid promotion opportunities
• Comfortable with talent- & client-facing reports & coordination - account management experience a plus
• Ideate partnerships & content plans to build out new avenues for audience growth for the master brand and social channels
• Experience working with creative teams, especially video editors & designers
• Experience in photo-editing software
• A keen scope of the footwear industry as a whole
• Strong written skills, especially for creative briefs, strategy documents & creative synopses
• Understanding pop-culture language (i.e. memes, etc)

APPLYING

Candidates must follow these basic instructions when submitting applications. Carefully read and edit your application as it is your first and only impression you can make. In one email, include the following:
• Subject Line of email: “Social Media Manager"
• A paragraph about yourself - interests, hobbies, so forth.
• What you like/dislike about Sneaker News on social media
• Include a case study on a recent social media campaign you worked on.
• Attach a recent resume in pdf.

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via Glassdoor posted_at: 21 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Sneaker News is looking for editors to join our online editorial and social team. As a Junior Editor, you will play a role in shaping and growing the Sneaker News media platform by contributing to daily news posts, social media copy, and other special projects that include paid media. The associate will also be responsible for highly detailed data-entry into our internal database. A passion for... sneakers, streetwear, art, and sports is highly valued. Sneaker News is looking for editors to join our online editorial and social team. As a Junior Editor, you will play a role in shaping and growing the Sneaker News media platform by contributing to daily news posts, social media copy, and other special projects that include paid media. The associate will also be responsible for highly detailed data-entry into our internal database. A passion for... sneakers, streetwear, art, and sports is highly valued. HUGE plus if you maintain your own blog or active social media page. We are looking for individuals who live and breathe writing and creative expression more than anything else. This position is located in our Manhattan office. You MUST live and breathe sneakers. No casuals.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Edit blog-posts on the latest and upcoming happenings in a deadline-oriented fashion
• Focus on brands/trends in the luxury/high-end or performance shoe category
• Highly detailed-oriented data entry
• Multi-task and have photographic memory
• Keep up to date on latest releases and key footwear retailers
• Fact/info checking

QUALIFICATIONS
• College-level writing ability
• Natural ability to wordsmith
• Beginner/Intermediate proficiency with Photoshop (photo cropping/editing)
• Experience with Wordpress a plus
• Professional/personal blogging experience a plus
• Obsessive attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of the current sneaker scene
• Awareness of fashion/sport influencers a plus
• In the future: Ability to work in the SneakerNews.com office (Manhattan)

APPLYING

Candidates must follow these basic instructions when submitting applications. Carefully read and edit your application as it is your first and only impression you can make. In one email, include the following:
• Subject Line of email: "Editor Position - SN Jobs"
• A paragraph about yourself - interests, hobbies, so forth.
• Respond to this: What are three of the biggest changes you've seen in the sneaker industry in the pandemic?
• Which sneaker brand will make the biggest leap forward in 2022, and why?
• What older sneaker trend do you see gaining steam in 2022?
• Attach a recent resume in pdf.
• If you have an active blog or social media page, please share

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via Glassdoor posted_at: 9 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
We are searching for individuals with a knack for storytelling through video, fit for today's social media trends. DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Produce engaging video content tailored to unique social media channels... • Responsible for creating long-form, short-form, trailers, sizzle reels • Knowledge of video trends on YouTube, TikTok, IG Reels, etc. • Work closely with editorial team to create content that has viral potential • We are searching for individuals with a knack for storytelling through video, fit for today's social media trends.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Produce engaging video content tailored to unique social media channels...
• Responsible for creating long-form, short-form, trailers, sizzle reels
• Knowledge of video trends on YouTube, TikTok, IG Reels, etc.
• Work closely with editorial team to create content that has viral potential
• Sneaker photography experience a plus

QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient in video editing software
• Experience with shooting sneakers + product
• Aware of social media video trends
• Aware of story-telling trends on social media
• Keen scope of the footwear industry/events/releases
• Able to discern what type of content has "viral" potential
• Able to work in the SneakerNews.com office in Manhattan, NY

APPLYING

Candidates must follow these basic instructions when submitting applications. Carefully read and edit your application as it is your first and only impression you can make. In one email, include the following:
• Subject Line of email: "Video Editorial Specialist - SN Jobs"
• A paragraph about yourself - interests, hobbies, so forth.
• Include link to your reel and/or some recent work.
• Attach a recent resume in pdf.

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via Glassdoor posted_at: 21 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Sneaker News is seeking a well rounded creative with an expert handle of typography usage and knowledge. The Designer’s primary role will be in the day-to-day handling of design projects varying from designing for sneakernews.com, to pitches and marketing plans, and designing for our network of media properties. This is a downtown Manhattan based position. Roles • Organizing daily requests and... projects • Problem solving and taking design Sneaker News is seeking a well rounded creative with an expert handle of typography usage and knowledge. The Designer’s primary role will be in the day-to-day handling of design projects varying from designing for sneakernews.com, to pitches and marketing plans, and designing for our network of media properties. This is a downtown Manhattan based position.
Roles
• Organizing daily requests and... projects
• Problem solving and taking design feedback from clients and coworkers
• Support branded content programs with design treatments for editorial and social
• Extensive work for mockups and pitches—from web to products and experiences
• Presentation layout and production (Indesign, PPT and Keynote)
• Editorial design and layout
• Web, mobile and digital media design and layout

Qualifications
• Must have a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience
• Resourcefulness, diligence, attention to detail, and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Expert level typography knowledge and usage
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of the sneaker head market
• Strong proficiency and experience in the Adobe Creative Suite-Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency and experience in Keynote and Powerpoint
• Proficiency and experience of optimizing designs for online
• Proficiency and experience in print production
• Working knowledge of motion graphics (Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro)
• Working knowledge of photography basics
• Familiarity with MAC computers preferred.
• Applications without links to portfolios WILL NOT be considered

APPLYING

It's very important you follow these instructions, if you don't, your application will automatically be rejected.
• A portfolio is a must! Include link to PDF, Behance portfolio link or similar portfolio. No attachments please.
• Please do not attach photos to the email application.
• Include a paragraph about yourself, interests, hobbies, etc.
• Include a recent resume. Can be an attachment.
• SUBJECT LINE: Communication Designer

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via Glassdoor posted_at: 27 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Kicksfinder, a Sneaker News operated database and Twitter account is seeking a Social Media Specialist to manage our social media presence. This position will be responsible for creating Twitter based content for the @kicksfinder account and create strategies for growth and reach. You will be working with our Kicksfinder team to create Twitter commerce based content for our large following of... sneaker shoppers. In addition to defining best practices Kicksfinder, a Sneaker News operated database and Twitter account is seeking a Social Media Specialist to manage our social media presence. This position will be responsible for creating Twitter based content for the @kicksfinder account and create strategies for growth and reach. You will be working with our Kicksfinder team to create Twitter commerce based content for our large following of... sneaker shoppers. In addition to defining best practices & maintaining a weekly calendar, this person should also be looking at growth and engagement strategies to create more value for our following.
Roles
• Plan and maintain social publishing calendar
• Drive growth against weekly and monthly targets to keep building our audience
• Express the Kicksfinder/Sneaker News brand without compromising our voice
• Generate real conversation
• Ideate partnerships and content plans to build out new avenues for audience growth for the master brand and social channel
• Report on performance for social content

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a Bachelors degree
• 1-5 years experience managing social accounts for a publisher or agency (ideally media/editorial)
• Excellent knowledge of the sneaker space especially around sneaker releases
• Must be well versed on the Twitter platform, incl. engagement best practices, formats, specs & paid promotion opportunities
• Ideate partnerships & content plans to build out new avenues for audience growth for the master brand and social channels
• Strong written skills, especially for creative social copy
• Understanding pop-culture language (i.e. memes, etc)

APPLYING

Candidates must follow these basic instructions when submitting applications. Carefully read and edit your application as it is your first and only impression you can make. In one email, include the following:
• Subject Line of email: “Social Media Manager - Kicksfinder"
• A paragraph about yourself - interests, hobbies, so forth.
• What you like/dislike about Sneaker News on social media
• Include a case study on a recent social media campaign you worked on.
• Attach a recent resume in pdf.

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via Indeed schedule_type: Full-time
Sneaker News and it’s in-house sales agency, Post, is seeking an Account Director to acquire and develop new accounts for our digital and social properties with a reach of 20M + million young people in the digital and social space. Sales duties are focused on premium digital ad sales but can also include sponsorships, custom content, branded content and 360 integration across display, editorial... and social. As an Account Director you will be expected Sneaker News and it’s in-house sales agency, Post, is seeking an Account Director to acquire and develop new accounts for our digital and social properties with a reach of 20M + million young people in the digital and social space. Sales duties are focused on premium digital ad sales but can also include sponsorships, custom content, branded content and 360 integration across display, editorial... and social. As an Account Director you will be expected to understand the media landscape in the teen and young adult market. The ideal candidate is creative, ambitious, organized and is great at identifying and closing business across specific categories – MUST HAVE experience with digital selling.
Roles
• Effectively obtain new business and maintain existing lines of business
• Cultivate and manage new and existing client relationships
• Work with editorial team to create original programs
• Act as liaison between Sneaker News and advertiser on all programs, including but not limited to advertising campaigns, branded content, social and mobile promotions.
• Meet monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue goals.
• Prepare weekly sales reports

Qualifications
• 4+ years of media sales experience including mobile, digital video, social, programmatic, and data
• Strong rolodex of agencies, brands and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable about the downtown youth markets and industry
• Creative problem-solving skills and commitment to execution of task
• Great attitude with a hunger to meet and exceed goals.
• Computer literate in Mac environment and strong Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) skillset
• Knowledge of Indesign and Adobe software are pluses.

APPLYING

It's very important you follow these instructions, if you don't, your application will automatically be rejected.
• Include a paragraph about yourself, interests, hobbies, etc.
• Include a recent resume. Can be an attachment.
• SUBJECT LINE: Account Director (Digital Ad Sales)

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via Indeed schedule_type: Full-time
We are looking for a Community Manager (particularly for Discord) to join Sneaker News, one of the top digital media organizations in the sneaker industry. You will have the opportunity to build a new community along with rerouting our existing communities (10M+ on Instagram, 1M on Twitter and 10M+ readers). If you are fascinated with shaping how people connect in this new crossroad of digital... social, and meta while improving the sneaker ecosystem, We are looking for a Community Manager (particularly for Discord) to join Sneaker News, one of the top digital media organizations in the sneaker industry. You will have the opportunity to build a new community along with rerouting our existing communities (10M+ on Instagram, 1M on Twitter and 10M+ readers). If you are fascinated with shaping how people connect in this new crossroad of digital... social, and meta while improving the sneaker ecosystem, we're excited to meet you!
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Work with our team to ensure a consistency across our social and community platforms
• Ensure positive user sentiment and address community concerns
• Track data and analytics acquired from community engagement
• Work closely with the business to ensure ongoing activities within the community are meeting Growth metrics
• Execute on community strategies to actively engage a consumer base across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok but primarily Discord.
• Execute regular “SN Insider” drops, currently a newsletter execution but will transition to Discord.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent knowledge of the sneaker industry.
• 1-2 year experience utilizing the Discord platform
• Ability to adapt to an array of ever-changing conditions, manage multiple tasks, and efficiently manage deadlines
• Aptitude to vigorously and professionally represent the Company’s core values and mission when interacting with external parties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and ability to work closely with, and collaborate effectively with, cross-functional team leads

WHAT WE OFFER
• Learn and gain invaluable experience through close collaboration with our team
• Opportunity to lead the growth of a scalable product within a thriving industry
• An evolving and challenging environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are always encouraged and promoted

APPLYING

Candidates must follow these basic instructions when submitting applications. Carefully read and edit your application as it is your first and only impression you can make. In one email, include the following:
• Subject Line of email: "Community Manager - SN Jobs"
• A paragraph about yourself - interests, hobbies, so forth.
• Include link to your reel and/or some recent work.
• Attach a recent resume in pdf.

snjobs@sneakernews.com

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