Temporary Assistant Social Media Editor

About the role

Be Part of What's Next Help shape how millions of design enthusiasts discover inspiring ideas every day. As a Temporary Assistant Social Media Editor, you'll play a key role in bringing House Beautiful's storytelling to life across social platforms while helping grow an engaged and passionate community. Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers of trusted content, reaching audiences across 30 brands through compelling storytelling, industry-leading journalism, and innovative digital experiences. Our iconic portfolio spans fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home, entertainment, health, and more, connecting millions of consumers with the content they love every day.

Responsibilities

• Help execute House Beautiful's cross-platform social media strategy to grow audience, engagement, and brand awareness.
• Develop and maintain the social content calendar while supporting promotional plans tied to editorial initiatives, features, and launches.
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging social platforms while maintaining brand voice and editorial standards.
• Monitor social media performance and audience engagement, sharing insights and recommendations with the editorial team to inform future content decisions.
• Collaborate with editorial, art, commerce, and photo teams to develop compelling social-first storytelling and creative campaigns.
• Stay informed on emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices to identify new opportunities for audience growth.
• Support day-to-day social publishing workflows, ensuring deadlines are met and content is optimized for each platform.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience managing or creating social media content for a publisher, media company, brand, or similar environment.
• Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Passion for home, design, decorating, and lifestyle content.
• Knowledge of major social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging channels.
• Experience using social analytics and publishing tools such as TrueAnthem, Parse.ly, Dash Hudson, or similar platforms.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinker with a curiosity for social trends and audience engagement strategies.
• This position is based in our New York City office and requires working onsite.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.