Social Media Editor (Part-Time)

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment like only the Post can – with wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90m unique viewers a month. Over the past 221 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post is seeking a part-time Social Media Editor (Mon & Fri: 3pm-11pm) to join the Audience Development team.

Note: The schedule for this role is 3pm – 11pm on Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities:

Optimize original site content for social platforms and execute posting across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and more
Work with NYPost.com and PageSix.com social media team to identify daily tasks
Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest social media technologies and best practices (i.e. new tools, algorithm changes, platform enhancements)
Create short-form vertical videos for platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook and more

The ideal candidate will have/be:

1-3 years of experience managing social media accounts with a large audience; publisher experience preferred
Basic video editing skills
Strong news judgment and excellent writing and copy-editing skills
Knowledge of digital media trends and emerging platforms
Ability to multitask, balance priorities and thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

Salary Range: $16/hour – $25/hr