Part-Time Social Media Editor, Sports

About the role

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

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in content creation, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution.
• Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content.
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.
• Must be flexible around weekend and holiday work.

Schedule

• This is a hybrid role expected to report in-office two days per week.
• Shift: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 2pm-10pm EST.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

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.

Note: This is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.