Assistant Social Media Editor, House Beautiful
Hearst Newspapers is seeking a creative and digitally savvy Assistant Social Media Editor for House Beautiful. This role involves executing a cross-platform strategy to grow the magazine's social media presence and collaborating with various teams to produce engaging content.
Responsibilities
- Execute an innovative, cross-platform strategy to grow House Beautiful’s social media presence
- Develop and maintain a social calendar with compelling promotional plans tied to editorial content and tentpoles
- Post daily to key platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Apple News
- Collaborate with editorial, art, commerce, and photo teams to produce engaging, social-first content
- Track and analyze performance metrics, sharing insights with the broader editorial team
- Monitor platform trends and adapt strategies accordingly to ensure brand relevance and growth
- Help create original social content, from short-form video to carousels and Stories
- Stay up to date with emerging platforms and tools to identify new growth opportunities
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience in social media, preferably at a digital publisher or brand
- Strong editorial judgment and clean, engaging writing skills
- Deep familiarity with social platforms and scheduling/analytics tools like Dash Hudson, TrueAnthem, and Parse.ly
- A sharp eye for design, visuals, and aesthetic trends in the home/design space
- Enthusiastic, collaborative, and organized — thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about digital storytelling and the evolving media landscape
- Hybrid role based in NYC; required in-office presence is 4 days per week
Benefits
- Work with the Best
- Grow Your Skills
- Work-Life Harmony
- Foster Connection & Belonging
- Wellness First
- Plan for Your Financial Future
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