Part-Time Social Media Editor

News Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking a talented and creative Part-Time Social Media Editor (16-24 hours per week) to join our newsroom team in New York City. The role focuses on packaging and publishing content across major social platforms and creating engaging short-form video content.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of newsroom social media experience, strong video editing skills (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Canva), and a solid reel of engaging social content. Weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing social media for a news organization.
• Experience creating multimedia content and publishing across digital platforms.
• Proficient in video and photo editing tools with a strong portfolio.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Up-to-date with social media trends and emerging platforms.
• Experience managing large accounts with measurable growth.
• Thrives in a fast-paced newsroom with multitasking and tight deadlines.
• Passion for news, culture, and storytelling for social content.

Responsibilities

• Package and publish content for NY Post social accounts across platforms.
• Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, engagement posts.
• Film, edit, and produce video content from live events.
• Pitch timely, trending content ideas.
• Engage with audiences and moderate comments.

Skills

Social media management

Multimedia content creation

Video editing

Editorial judgment

Audience engagement

Newsroom experience

Multitasking

Strong writing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Part time

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Job Description

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment - with signature wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 225 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 talented and creative Part-Time Social Media Editor (16-24 hours per week) to join our newsroom 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 content for New York Post social media accounts (news, sports, Page Six) 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 professional experience managing social media for a news organization
• Proven experience in multimedia content creation and social publishing across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, supported by a strong creative portfolio.
• Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Current knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the agility to adapt strategies to drive engagement.
• Hands-on experience managing large social media accounts with measurable success in audience growth and engagement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills under tight deadlines.
• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.

Note: The shift for this role is Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm EST.

Please note that 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.

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Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

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.

New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801. Its portfolio also houses some of the nation's premier digital destinations for news, sports and entertainment, including The California Post and fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand. The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, TheCaliforniaPost.com, PageSix.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies. The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).