Part-Time Social Media Editor

About the role

The New York Post is seeking a talented and creative Part-Time Social Media Editor (16-24 hours per week) to join our 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.

Note: The shift for this role is Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-10pm EST. This is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor; employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

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, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices.
• 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.
• Support ad hoc content creation, editing, and publishing for Alexa, the New York Post’s fashion and lifestyle brand, including assisting with digital and social media assets as new Alexa editions are released.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience creating multimedia content and managing social media 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, with the agility to adapt strategies to drive engagement.
• 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.

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-10pm EST.

Pay

Base pay range: $25.00 - $35.00 hourly. This range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.