The Independent magazine is looking for a Digital Media Strategist to join our team. The individual in this role will manage The Independent's Website and Social Media Platforms, Video Production of Events and Cross Collaborations, Podcast Production and will be responsible for creating a Digital Subscription for the Publication to go live in 2025.

The Independent is a privately owned publication located in Prairie Village, Kansas. This year, we are celebrating 125 years in publication! Our focus is primarily on the cultural, philanthropic and social aspects of the Kansas City metro area. Our team is built of passionate and ambitious people who possess a deep commitment to integrity and service in the community. We value authenticity, diversity, and creativity. We are always looking to set new standards for ourselves and our peers in the industry.

Website & Social Media

- Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and administration for the website, manage and create new content for the website and audit its existing content to identify areas of growth.

- Planning, Developing, Implementing and Managing monetization strategies for both Website and Social Media platforms through advertising, corporate partnerships, cross content sharing and other avenues.

- Create and Manage a Content Library and Posting Schedule for the following platforms: Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

- Upload content daily, weekly, and monthly to WordPress.

- Maintain our e-newsletter,The Insider, that is sent out bi-weekly to subscribers.

Video and Podcast Production

- Plan, Record, Edit, and Publish Videos for the Independent to be used on Social Media, the Website, Events and Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships.

- Plan, Record, Edit, and Publish Podcast for The Independent - tentatively planned to go live Q4 of 2024.

Digital Publication Subscription

- Create, plan and implement our print publication into a digital publication for 2025.

- Utilize Apple News or similar platform for Monthly Subscriptions.

If you are a leader who enjoys collaboration, we would like to talk to you!

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