Social Media Contractor I

Social Media Coordinator (Contractor I)
New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
$35.00-$40.00/hr | 12-Month Contract

About the Role

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator to support Food Network's social media team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career social media professional, recent graduate, or someone with 1-5 years of experience who is passionate about food, digital content, and social media trends.

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging social platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, highly organized, eager to learn, and constantly thinking about new ways to engage audiences through creative social content.

What You'll Do
Support the social media strategy and execution for Food Network programming and talent.
Create engaging social content including copy, short-form videos, highlight reels, and social-first creative assets.
Assist in promoting shows, chefs, and culinary content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and Pinterest.
Monitor social trends, platform updates, and emerging audience behaviors to identify new engagement opportunities.
Help grow and engage online communities through thoughtful community management and audience interaction.
Review content with a social-first mindset and identify creative ways to maximize reach and engagement.
Schedule and publish content with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Collaborate with internal teams to support ongoing social campaigns and programming initiatives.
What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree required.
1-5 years of social media, digital content, communications, marketing, journalism, or related experience.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Reels, and current social media trends.
Experience creating content for social platforms.
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
Passion for food, culinary culture, recipes, chefs, and food-focused content.
Creative thinker who enjoys brainstorming new ways to engage audiences.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in:

Social Media
Digital Content
Communications
Journalism
Editorial Content
Marketing
Content Creation
Media & Entertainment
Recent graduates and early-career professionals with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a chance to see your work published across one of the most recognized food and lifestyle brands in media. You'll join a collaborative social team supporting Food Network programming and help shape content seen by millions of viewers and fans across social platforms.

Benefits (Employee Contribution)

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Interview Process

Details to be shared during initial screening.