Social Media Editor

Social Media Editor

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Part time

Job_Req_54770

Job Description :

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 225 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post is seeking a talented and creative Part-Time Social Media Editor (16-24 hours per week) to join our newsroom team. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news-driven audience.

Responsibilities:

• Package and publish content for New York Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more.

• Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts.

• Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices.

• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.

• Engage with audiences across New York Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

• Support ad hoc content creation, editing, and publishing for Alexa, the New York Post’s fashion and lifestyle brand, including assisting with digital and social media assets as new Alexa editions are released.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience creating multimedia content and managing social media publishing across digital platforms.

• Proficiency in video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, supported by a strong creative portfolio.

• Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing and copy-editing skills.

• Current knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the agility to adapt strategies to drive engagement.

• Hands-on experience managing large social media accounts with measurable success in audience growth and engagement.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills under tight deadlines.

• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.

Note: The shift for this role is Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-10pm EST.

Please note that this is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.