Meta relaunches free local job listings on Facebook in the US

Meta is reintroducing a free job listings feature on Facebook in the United States, relaunching a tool aimed at connecting local employers with entry level, service and skilled trade workers. The feature, available starting today, places job postings in a dedicated tab within Facebook Marketplace and may surface listings in relevant local and career-focused Groups and Pages, Meta said.

Users 18 and older can browse, filter and sort openings by category, distance and job type and apply directly through the Marketplace tab. Employers can create listings from their business Pages, Marketplace or the Meta Business Suite, and communicate with applicants through Messenger to answer questions or arrange interviews. Meta said the listings will emphasize local opportunities and provide tailored recommendations based on job-browsing activity.

The relaunch is limited to the United States. Meta has not announced a wider rollout timetable. The company outlined content and conduct rules for listings, prohibiting posts for adult services, drug-related products, illegal activities, multilevel marketing schemes and in-person childcare positions. The platform also requires compliance with its...