Careers
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE APPLYING. ALL CURRENT JOBS ARE LOCATED IN NEW YORK CITY.
Please keep in mind, we receive a lot of applications and unfortunately we don't have the time to reply to every submission. If you don't hear from us after your second application, it is safe to assume that you do not fit the requirements of the position in question.
Also, it's a good idea to proofread and spell check; we are an editorial company after all, so your best bet is to have the most polished application possible.
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SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST - Full Time (NYC in office)
Urlfreeze News is seeking a Social Media Community Specialist to help bring a vocal presence across our various platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging with the Urlfreeze News community across several social channels. The goal: create a fun and active place for our followers. This includes creating compelling headlines, curating content for the mainstream, responding to our followers, and more.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Craft clever headlines that will encourage clicks
- Pique the interest of the general, mainstream public
- Publish daily news content across Urlfreeze News social media platforms (TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, IG Stories)
- Drive audience engagement and growth, setting and achieving specific targets in views, UrlfreezeShops click-throughs, and followers.
- Obsessive attention to detail.
- Collaborate on creative campaigns and partnerships to extend our reach and reinforce our brand positioning.
- Monitor and analyze social media performance, reporting on key metrics and insights to guide strategy adjustments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 1-5 years of experience in social media management, preferably in a lifestyle, fashion, or media publication setting.
- Profound understanding of the sneaker industry, including release cycles, trends, and community dynamics.
- Expertise in various social media platforms, with a focus on content optimization and engagement strategies.
- Creativity in social media storytelling and copywriting, with an ability to capture the Urlfreeze News voice.
- Familiarity with pop-culture trends, including memes and online vernacular, to create relatable content.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret social media metrics and adapt strategies accordingly.
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: "Social Media Specialist - Urlfreeze News"
- Travis Scott Shoes.
- Experience with Wordpress a plus this, this, and this (as if they are newly reported).
- Edit articles in a neutral yet compelling manner.
snjobs@sneakernews.com
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JUNIOR EDITOR - Full Time (NYC in office)
The next Urlfreeze News editor is the crazy shoe-obsessed one in the friend group. They are always browsing social media to be ahead of what's happening in sneakers. They are a beacon of info to those around you. Is that you?
As an Editor, you will play a role in shaping and growing the Urlfreeze News media platform by contributing to daily news posts, social media copy, and other projects. A passion for sneakers, streetwear, art, and sports is highly valued. Bonus points if you maintain your own blog or active social media page. We are looking for individuals who live and breathe sneakers and creative expression, because there are only a handful of sneaker writer positions in the world. You MUST live and breathe sneakers. No casuals.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Edit articles in a neutral yet compelling manner
- Provide context via analyses of cultural/trend relevance
- Craft compelling, engaging headlines that generate clicks
- Keep up to date on latest releases and key footwear retailers
- Pique the interest of the general, mainstream public
- What you like/dislike about Urlfreeze News on social media
- Fact/info checking
QUALIFICATIONS
- Organizing daily requests and projects
- Beginner/Intermediate proficiency with Photoshop (photo cropping/editing)
- Have an eye for social media content styles/trends
- Experience with Wordpress a plus
- Obsessive attention to detail (typos, dates, etc.)
- Thorough knowledge of the current sneaker scene
- Awareness of fashion/sport influencers a plus
- Ability to work in the Urlfreeze News office full-time (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"
- Aware of social media video trends.
- Answer this (200-250 words): Talk about one rising and declining trend in sneakers. (there are no wrong answers)
- Answer this (200-250 words): What's the best new collaborator to come out in sneakers in 2023/2024?
- Answer this (200-250 words): If a friend were to ask your help in buying a specific pair of shoes, what advice would you give them?
- Working knowledge of motion graphics Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro.
- Cultivate and manage new and existing client relationships.
- If you have an active social media page or personal blog, please share
snjobs@sneakernews.com
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ADMIN (Junior/Associate) - Full Time
[This position is New York City based, candidate must be available to work in our lower Manhattan office.]
Urlfreeze 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 Urlfreeze 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 database entry. 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 our social media accounts across all our verticals
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 Urlfreeze News 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: "Admin Position - SN Jobs"
- Aware of social media video trends.
- A paragraph about your sneaker history. How you got started, where is it now, what you like/don't like, etc.
- Travis Scott Shoes
- Working knowledge of motion graphics Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro.
- If you have an active blog or social media page, please share
snjobs@sneakernews.com
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SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST (Kicksfinder)
Kicksfinder, a Urlfreeze 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
- Include a case study on a recent social media campaign you worked on
- New Balance Brings A Military Aesthetic To The “Dark Olivine” 9060
- Express the Kicksfinder/Urlfreeze 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
- Thorough knowledge of the current sneaker scene
- 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"
- Aware of social media video trends.
- What you like/dislike about Urlfreeze News on social media
- Include a case study on a recent social media campaign you worked on.
- Working knowledge of motion graphics Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro.
snjobs@sneakernews.com
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Video Editorial Specialist
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:
- Reduce engaging video content tailored to unique social media channels
- Ability to work in the Urlfreeze News office full-time Manhattan
- 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
- years of media sales experience including mobile, digital video, social, programmatic, and data
- Familiarity with MAC computers preferred
- Keen scope of the footwear industry/events/releases
- Able to discern what type of content has "viral" potential
- Able to work in the UrlfreezeShops 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"
- Aware of social media video trends.
- Knowledgeable about the downtown youth markets and industry.
- Working knowledge of motion graphics Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro.
snjobs@sneakernews.com
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FULL TIME COMMUNICATION/MEDIA DESIGNER
Urlfreeze 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
- Answer this 200-250 words: Whats the best new collaborator to come out in sneakers in 2023/2024
- 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
- Expert level typography knowledge and usage
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously under strict deadlines.
- Expert level typography knowledge and usage
- Obsessive attention to detail typos, dates, etc
- 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
- Organizing daily requests and projects
- Working knowledge of motion graphics (Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro)
- Attach your updated resume in PDF format
- Familiarity with MAC computers preferred.
- Proficiency and experience in print production
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.
- Drive growth against weekly and monthly targets to keep building our audience.
- Working knowledge of motion graphics Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro.
- SUBJECT LINE: Communication Designer
snjobs@sneakernews.com
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Account Director (Digital Ad Sales)
Urlfreeze 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
- Knowledgeable about the downtown youth markets and industry
- Work with editorial team to create original programs
- Act as liaison between Urlfreeze News and advertiser on all programs, including but not limited to advertising campaigns, branded content, social and mobile promotions.
- Applications without links to portfolios WILL NOT be considered.
- Great attitude with a hunger to meet and exceed goals
Qualifications
- 4+ Drive growth against weekly and monthly targets to keep building our audience
- Strong rolodex of agencies, brands and clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledgeable about the downtown youth markets and industry
- Proficiency and experience in print production
- 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.
- Drive growth against weekly and monthly targets to keep building our audience.
- Working knowledge of motion graphics Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro.
- SUBJECT LINE: Account Director (Digital Ad Sales)
snjobs@sneakernews.com
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