Social Media Editor, EW
Dotdash Meredith, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Title
Social Media Editor, EW
Job Description
Job Summary: The Social Media Editor executes EW's strategy, content, and audience development on social platforms. They also work closely with EW's Social Media Director as well as the video, edit, and sales teams in exploring and developing strategy for emerging platforms. This role requires advanced video editing capabilities including proficiency in short-form, social-first video production, motion graphics, platform-native editing tools, and third-party editing tools (Canva, Kapwing, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro).
In addition to amplifying the work of the EW edit staff, the Social Media Editor will execute social-first or social-only original franchises, including short or platform-specific video series and secure social content from photo shoots, red carpets, and other exclusive opportunities. They should be comfortable conducting interviews both on- and off-camera. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for visual storytelling, a solid understanding of evolving video trends, and can independently conceptualize, shoot, and edit high-performing video content optimized for each platform.
The Social Media Editor will also support EW partnerships such as award shows, tentpole events, parties, panels and screenings, and should be comfortable capturing and quickly turning around high-quality video content from those events.
The social team works closely with our SEO, growth and other audience analysts to understand and strategize how to expand our audience reach and to help future-proof the EW brand with younger audiences. The Social Media Editor should also be comfortable with Google Analytics and other similar tools and translating that data into easy-to-understand editorial guidance.
The Social Media Editor will work Sunday-Thursday and must be able to effectively work independently during their Sunday shift.
Essential Job Functions
50% - Content Creation and Collaboration:
Capture, produce, and edit social media content, including events, interviews, on-camera segments, and short-form videos; work with editorial, design, and video teams to create engaging, social-first content.
50% - Publishing:
Use analytics to optimize strategy, and publish content across social platforms.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
Minimum 2-5 years of digital and/or social media experience, preferably with at least one major role at a news organization.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven ability to build and grow audiences for entertainment content via social media, particularly among younger audiences
Impeccable news judgment, prioritization, writing and editing skills
Calm under pressure of breaking news
A strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
A strategic thinker who considers analytics before making decisions
An idea generator who can think of new, fresh ways to package content
Excellent people skills
Experience with SEO, content management systems, analytics tools, Photoshop
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the EW brand
Travel Required:
5-10%, or as may be assigned.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.
E-Verify
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.
Pay Range
New York: $78,000 - $78,000. California: $78,000 - $78,000.
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives.
Benefits
People Inc. provides employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off, adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short-term and long-term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, generous paid parental leave, and voluntary pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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Social Media Editor, EW
Job Description
Job Summary: The Social Media Editor executes EW's strategy, content, and audience development on social platforms. They also work closely with EW's Social Media Director as well as the video, edit, and sales teams in exploring and developing strategy for emerging platforms. This role requires advanced video editing capabilities including proficiency in short-form, social-first video production, motion graphics, platform-native editing tools, and third-party editing tools (Canva, Kapwing, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro).
In addition to amplifying the work of the EW edit staff, the Social Media Editor will execute social-first or social-only original franchises, including short or platform-specific video series and secure social content from photo shoots, red carpets, and other exclusive opportunities. They should be comfortable conducting interviews both on- and off-camera. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for visual storytelling, a solid understanding of evolving video trends, and can independently conceptualize, shoot, and edit high-performing video content optimized for each platform.
The Social Media Editor will also support EW partnerships such as award shows, tentpole events, parties, panels and screenings, and should be comfortable capturing and quickly turning around high-quality video content from those events.
The social team works closely with our SEO, growth and other audience analysts to understand and strategize how to expand our audience reach and to help future-proof the EW brand with younger audiences. The Social Media Editor should also be comfortable with Google Analytics and other similar tools and translating that data into easy-to-understand editorial guidance.
The Social Media Editor will work Sunday-Thursday and must be able to effectively work independently during their Sunday shift.
Essential Job Functions
50% - Content Creation and Collaboration:
Capture, produce, and edit social media content, including events, interviews, on-camera segments, and short-form videos; work with editorial, design, and video teams to create engaging, social-first content.
50% - Publishing:
Use analytics to optimize strategy, and publish content across social platforms.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
Minimum 2-5 years of digital and/or social media experience, preferably with at least one major role at a news organization.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven ability to build and grow audiences for entertainment content via social media, particularly among younger audiences
Impeccable news judgment, prioritization, writing and editing skills
Calm under pressure of breaking news
A strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
A strategic thinker who considers analytics before making decisions
An idea generator who can think of new, fresh ways to package content
Excellent people skills
Experience with SEO, content management systems, analytics tools, Photoshop
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the EW brand
Travel Required:
5-10%, or as may be assigned.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.
E-Verify
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.
Pay Range
New York: $78,000 - $78,000. California: $78,000 - $78,000.
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives.
Benefits
People Inc. provides employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off, adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short-term and long-term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, generous paid parental leave, and voluntary pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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