Fairchild Media Group: Social Media Editor

Penske Media Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairchild Media Group in New York is seeking a sharp Social Media Editor to power the daily presence of WWD, Footwear News, Beauty Inc, and Sourcing Journal—centered on WWD. You’ll translate breaking news, original reporting, and standout visuals into platform-native content.

This hands-on role blends journalism and visual storytelling with real‑time culture, requires strong editing and writing, and a working knowledge of social formats.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in social media, ideally in editorial, media, or fashion/beauty.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for tone, clarity, and detail.
• Solid understanding of social media best practices and platform nuances.
• Basic video editing experience (CapCut or similar tools).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or similar tools.
• A strong interest in fashion, beauty, retail, and business news.
• Exceptional organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple brands and priorities.
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a desire to keep learning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily social publishing across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn and emerging platforms.
• Help manage social calendars across multiple brands to ensure consistent, timely posting.
• Package and publish editorial content for social, tailoring tone, format, and presentation by platform and brand.
• Write clear, compelling, on-brand captions and headlines.
• Assist with real-time coverage of breaking news, fashion shows, industry events, and major editorial moments.
• Collaborate with editorial, video, and art teams to develop social-first content.
• Perform light video editing for social (Reels, TikTok), including trimming clips, adding text, and basic formatting.
• Create or adapt simple visual assets using templates and established brand guidelines.
• Monitor social trends and surface timely opportunities for engagement.
• Track performance and share insights to help optimize content.
• Support community engagement and audience interaction as needed.

Skills

Writing & editing

Social media know-how

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Brand voice

Organization

Collaboration

Fashion knowledge

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

InDesign

Canva

Job description

Fairchild Media Group is looking for a sharp, creative Social Media Editor to help power the daily social presence of our iconic brands—WWD, Footwear News, Beauty Inc, and Sourcing Journal — with a primary focus on WWD. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, visual storytelling, and real‑time culture. You’ll play a key role in translating breaking news, original reporting, and standout visuals into engaging, platform‑native content that resonates across social. Working closely with the Social Media Director, you’ll help drive daily publishing, shape and package content, and ensure timely, engaging content that reflects each brand’s distinct voice. This is a fast‑paced, highly collaborative role ideal for someone with strong editorial instincts, excellent writing skills, and a deep understanding of how social platforms actually work.

FMG values in‑person collaboration and team cohesion; employees work onsite four days a week and one day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily social publishing across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn and emerging platforms
• Help manage social calendars across multiple brands to ensure consistent, timely posting
• Package and publish editorial content for social, tailoring tone, format, and presentation by platform and brand
• Write clear, compelling, on‑brand captions and headlines
• Assist with real‑time coverage of breaking news, fashion shows, industry events, and major editorial moments
• Collaborate with editorial, video, and art teams to develop social‑first content
• Perform light video editing for social (Reels, TikTok), including trimming clips, adding text, and basic formatting
• Create or adapt simple visual assets using templates and established brand guidelines
• Monitor social trends and surface timely opportunities for engagement
• Track performance and share insights to help optimize content
• Support community engagement and audience interaction as needed

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in social media, ideally in editorial, media, or fashion/beauty
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for tone, clarity, and detail
• Solid understanding of social media best practices and platform nuances
• Basic video editing experience (CapCut or similar tools)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or similar tools
• A strong interest in fashion, beauty, retail, and business news
• Exceptional organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple brands and priorities
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a desire to keep learning

Additional Details

• Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends for breaking news and events

What This Role Looks Like

This is a hands‑on execution role focused on bringing social strategy to life across Fairchild Media Group’s brands. You’ll work closely with the Social Media Director, take real ownership of daily publishing, and build toward greater responsibility over time—especially in shaping how WWD shows up on social.

Compensation and Position Details

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $67,000–$75,000. This is an at‑will position and the Company reserves the right to modify the base salary at any time based on performance, department needs, and market factors.

Fairchild Media Group is a leading business authority for the fashion, retail, footwear, and beauty industries.