Freelance Social News Editor – Contract

SmartNews

Freelance Social News Editor curating content and developing experiences for SmartNews. Independent work focusing on evening and weekend news cycles in the U.S.

Posted 5/11/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide remote editorial services to SmartNews.
Curate content through push notifications and social media.
Develop new experiences within the SmartNews app.
Work independently to establish a social presence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ experience in breaking news and journalism.
Mastery of TikTok, Instagram, Threads and X with a strong POV on internet culture and platforms.
Expert knowledge of AP Style.
Knowledge of remote-work software including Slack, Google Drive and Google Meets.
Ability to use professional judgment and discretion to identify news stories and trends without direct supervision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account SmartNews Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 501 - 1000 employees Founded 2012 📱 Media 👥 B2C Media
B2C SmartNews is a company focused on delivering quality news and information to users around the world. With a mission to provide social infrastructure through news, SmartNews aims to contribute positively to society by offering a platform that bridges language and cultural gaps. The company has a strong presence in Japan and is expanding globally, with offices located in major cities such as Tokyo, San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, Beijing, and Shanghai. SmartNews emphasizes data-driven decision-making and outcome-oriented actions to accomplish their goals of spreading quality information. It is led by co-founder and CEO Kaisei Hamamoto, and prioritizes collaboration and responsibility within its team to ensure the organization's success. Freelance Social News Editor – Contract 🔥 2 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $35 - $40 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 📰 Journalist 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Provide remote editorial services to SmartNews.
Curate content through push notifications and social media.
Develop new experiences within the SmartNews app.
Work independently to establish a social presence. 🎯 Requirements
3+ years’ experience in breaking news and journalism.
Mastery of TikTok, Instagram, Threads and X with a strong POV on internet culture and platforms.
Expert knowledge of AP Style.
Knowledge of remote-work software including Slack, Google Drive and Google Meets.
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Hard Skills & Tools

breaking newsjournalismAP Style

Soft Skills

professional judgmentdiscretionindependence