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The Pilot, LLC

Part-Time Digital Storyteller for The Sway

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $35,360/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Southern Pines, NC (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/17/2026

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What they do

A Social Media Strategist or Specialist develops strategies for using social media and networking sites in company marketing and advertising.

$64,675 / year median in North Carolina

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary The Sway, an award-winning multimedia lifestyle brand owned by The Pilot newspaper in downtown Southern Pines, is looking for a creative Part-Time Digital Storyteller. The right person will be skilled in photos, videos and the written word and understand The Sway's mission to keep its 20,000+ newsletter subscribers informed and laughing.

The ideal team member must:

— Be familiar with The Sway's newsletter and social media channels (FB, IG, TikTok) and enthusiastic about creating fun and engaging content that enhances the brand — Be excited by the chance to collaborate with others in a creative environment — Be comfortable interviewing and photographing strangers — Be flexible and willing to take on any task, from video voiceovers to hot-gluing photo props — Be able to quickly switch gears to meet last-minute deadlines The ideal team member should also: — Be well versed in internet culture, memes and pop culture references — Enjoy all forms of humor, from sarcasm to puns and dad jokes About the

Job:

— Hours are flexible, which is required by the nature of the job. Availability to cover events on some weekends are a must — Some remote work is OK, but you will be expected to log hours in the office on certain days (to be determined at time of hire) — The role is capped at 20 hours, but may be expanded in the future for the right person — Dress code is business extra casual

About The Sway:

For nearly 10 years, The Sway has served as the Insider's Guide to the Pines, delivering the information everyone in the group chat is looking for in a fun, casual and irreverent newsletter with 20,000+ subscribers. The Sway wins newspaper association awards each year — in 2026 and 2022, it swept the NCPA categories, taking home first, second and third place.

About The Pilot:

The Pilot newspaper, a hyper-local, family owned publication, has served Moore County for more than 100 years. Its suite of products includes print magazines and digital products across North Carolina.

Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person