Associate Social Media Editor

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Associate Social Editor executes InStyle’s strategy, content, and audience development on social platforms.

They also work closely with InStyle’s Social Media Director as well as the video, edit, and sales teams in exploring and developing strategy for emerging platforms.

In addition to amplifying the work of the InStyle edit staff, the Associate Social Editor will execute social-first or social-only original franchises, including short or platform-specific video series.

The Social Editor will also support InStyle partnerships such as award shows, tentpole events, parties, panels, and fashion week.

The social team works closely with our SEO, growth and other audience analysts to understand and strategize how to expand our audience reach. The Associate Social Editor should also be comfortable with Google Analytics and other similar tools and translating that data into easy-to-understand editorial guidance on an hour-by-hour or daily basis as needed, or in supporting their team to do so.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

90% - Execute social media strategy

10% -Work with edit, video, SEO, growth and other teams to support overall digital strategy

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education

Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience

Experience

2-5 years of digital and/or social media experience, preferably with at least one major role at a news organization

Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Proven ability to build and grow audiences for fashion and entertainment content via social media, particularly among younger audiences

Strong news judgment, prioritization, writing and editing skills

A strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask

A strategic thinker who considers traffic and social analytics before making decisions

An idea generator who can think of new, fresh ways to package content

Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the InStyle brand

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Pay Range

Salary: $62,400 - $63,000