Social Media Editor, The California Post Job at New York Post in California

Overview

Social Media Editor, The California Post — Join to apply for the Social Media Editor, The California Post role at New York Post.

This range is provided by New York Post. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print.

This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense.

Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future.

Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come!

Responsibilities

• Manage daily posting and scheduling for California Post social media accounts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories
• Write, edit, and tailor posts to maximize engagement and reach across platforms
• Monitor real-time analytics and use performance insights to inform publishing decisions
• Stay on top of social and cultural trends, adapting content strategies to drive growth
• Pitch creative ideas for social-first projects that expand reach and showcase the Post’s journalism in innovative ways
• Collaborate with editorial teams to align coverage and promote content effectively across platforms
• Engage with audiences where appropriate and help set best practices for community interactions

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization
• Proven expertise with all major social media platforms, scheduling tools, and analytics dashboards
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to quickly assess what will perform well with audiences
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling, platform-specific content in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Deep understanding of SEO and social search optimization strategies
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution
• Creative, resourceful, and proactive with a track record of growing engagement and reach
• A strong social media presence or following is preferred.
• Must be flexible and adaptable as news demands shift, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and during breaking news events when needed

Note: The New York Post Media Group adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 4 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. Our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Media Production, Technology, Information and Media, and Retail Books and Printed News

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