Social Editor, The Strategist

Overview
We’re looking for a social editor to help manage The Strategist’s social accounts. The role involves working across social platforms to develop ideas, create written and video content, and represent the brand in a way that feels fresh, culturally aware, and unmistakably us. You will act as the ‘host’ of The Strategist on Instagram, guiding readers through the shopping landscape. Responsibilities include flawlessly writing captions, filming and editing green‑screen takes for TikTok, ideating social‑only rubrics with our team of writers, and asking talent questions for social video.

What You’ll Do

Work directly with the Senior Editor on any social and audience needs across platforms, responsible for creating content and posting.

Develop, film and edit quick‑turn videos and recurring franchises across TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms.

Serve as an on‑camera ‘host’ for The Strategist and public‑facing voice for our brand’s social storytelling.

Track shopping trends, pitch creative concepts, and help evolve our tone and social identity.

Write and produce smart, engaging copy and visuals that reflect The Strategist’s distinct tone and perspective.

Collaborate with editorial, art, and social teams on rollout plans for major packages, covers, and sales events.

Identify and track emerging trends, memes, and conversations across the shopping space.

Help build and refine strategies to grow engagement and reach across new and existing platforms.

Be proactive in pitching ideas, testing formats, and finding new ways to make The Strategist’s stories travel.

Who You Are

Shopping obsessive with a deep passion for service journalism – a compulsive noticer with an eagle eye for detail.

Chronically online with a finger on the pulse of trends, influencers, and relevant voices in the shopping space.

Strong, engaging on‑camera presence and writing voice.

Prior experience growing an audience.

Experience making and editing social content across multiple platforms.

Flexible, fast, and collaborative – equally comfortable ideating and executing.

Strong understanding of The Strategist sensibility, tone, and audience.

Strong understanding of analytics and social media trends across platforms.

Confidence in generating ideas.

Experience writing engaging headlines and teasers.

Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Figma or other design platforms.

2–3 years of experience.

Where You’ll Work
This job is based in New York, NY.

Benefits
This is a permanent, full‑time position. The role is benefits‑eligible. For more information about our benefits, please refer to the company benefits page.

Pay Range
$79,560 – $85,000 USD

EEO Statement
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

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