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About the Role
The New York Post is seeking a talented and creative part-time Social Media Editor to join their newsroom team. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news-driven audience.
Responsibilities
- Package and publish content for New York Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more.
- Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts.
- Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution.
- Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
- Engage with audiences across New York Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization.
- Proven experience in multimedia content creation and social publishing across digital platforms.
- Proficiency in video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, supported by a strong creative portfolio.
- Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
- Current knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
- Hands-on experience managing large social media accounts with measurable success in audience growth and engagement.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills under tight deadlines.
- A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.
Skills
- Video editing
- Emerging trends
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Multimedia content creation
- Social publishing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- Photoshop
- Canva
- Editorial judgment
- Writing
- Copy-editing
- Social media trends
- Audience growth
- Engagement
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2 years of professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more.
- Optional benefits to meet diverse needs.
About the Company
- The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority.
- Over the past 223 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets