Social Media Editor

Program Cosmopolitan and Seventeen’s social channels daily, primarily Instagram and TikTok, with secondary support for X and Snapchat

Respond quickly and creatively to pop culture, breaking celebrity news, internet trends, and the broader zeitgeist with distinctive, on-brand points of view

Concept, shoot, edit, and publish social-first short-form video for TikTok and Instagram Reels

Execute social strategy around cover launches, feature packages, brand tentpoles, and other priority editorial initiatives

Capture behind-the-scenes content at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen shoots

Collaborate with talent and external representatives to produce original social-only interviews and content

Cover live events and awards shows in real time, on location and remotely

Analyze weekly and monthly platform performance and translate insights into recommendations

Collaborate with Cosmopolitan and Seventeen editorial teams and Hearst’s central video team

Contribute perspective on emerging platforms, formats, and audience behaviors

Requirements

3+ years of experience in digital media, social media, video content creation, or a related field

Demonstrated success growing social accounts and creating high-performing content across at least two major social platforms

Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, and emerging platforms

Hands-on experience shooting and editing short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar platforms in a professional media environment

Excellent copywriting and editorial instincts

Ability to create engaging captions, headlines, and sharp takes reflecting a distinct brand voice

Confidence appearing on camera in short-form video and vodcast formats

Comfort capturing content in fast-moving environments

Proficiency with mobile video production and editing tools

Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, or similar creative tools preferred

Experience with Sprinklr, Dash Hudson, Sprout Social, or similar social publishing and analytics platforms preferred

Strong curiosity about pop culture, celebrity news, internet culture, and social trends

Ability to work from the New York City office 4 days per week

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in social media strategy and video content creation, with a strong focus on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Proven ability to analyze performance metrics and adapt content to engage audiences effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Media Strategy

Video Content Creation

Instagram and TikTok Proficiency

Copywriting and Editorial Skills

Mobile Video Production

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Video Editing

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Performance Analysis

Short-Form Video Production

Soft Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Adaptability

Curiosity

Industry Keywords

Digital Media

Pop Culture

Celebrity News

Social Trends

Editorial Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Sprinklr

Sprout Social

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