Social Media Editor — Hybrid (Remote 2 Days)

Job Title
Social Media Editor, InStyle

Job Description
The Social Media Editor will execute InStyle’s strategy, content, and audience development on social platforms. This person should be an expert at understanding Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, and emerging social platforms for their functionality, trends, and user behavior with a focus on short‑form video.

This role will work closely with InStyle’s Social Media Director, Assistant Social Media Editor, and cross‑functionally with video, editorial, art & photo, and sales teams in content production workflows. The Social Media Editor will be expected to attend and support InStyle during tentpole moments including awards shows, red carpets, events, parties, panels, and fashion week as needed. The Social Media Editor should also be comfortable using and understanding analytics tools and translating that data into easy‑to‑understand actionable guidance.

This person should be comfortable drafting copy and expressing enthusiasm for appearing on‑camera in short‑form content, original series, and vodcast interviews. This role should be proficient in concepting, producing, shooting, editing, and optimizing content at a high volume.

This position is hybrid in‑office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. The Social Media Editor must be willing to work occasional off‑hours and weekends as necessary.

About The Team
InStyle is a trusted voice in fashion, beauty, and pop culture. We are committed to producing insightful, conversational, and accurate content. When we’re not interviewing a celebrity, stylist, makeup artist, hairdresser, relationship guru, or other expert, it’s because we are the expert. We don’t engage in unsubstantiated rumors, give unfounded advice, or pass judgment. Our mission is to spotlight style with intention, impact, and influence.

Position Contributions

40% – Social media content creation: Pitching, writing, shooting, scheduling, posting and executing all steps to create assets and content.

40% – Strategic research and data analysis to stay up to date on platform trends, report content performance, and share actionable insights.

20% – Managing and supporting the admin duties and calendar of the social team and needs.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience
3–5 years of digital and/or social media or video experience.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities

Adobe (Premiere, Final Cut, Photoshop)

Video Editing for TikTok, IG, Editing Apps

Google Slides/Docs/Numbers

Analytics Tools

Scheduling Tools

Photography

Travel Required
Approximately 10% as‑needed basis.

E‑Verify
The Company participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all persons regardless of any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $67,000.00 – $75,000.00

Benefits
We offer a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic 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 401(k) savings plan with a company match program, 10–12 paid holidays annually, generous paid parental leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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