Part-Time Social Media Editor, California Post

NYP Holdings, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligible

Weekend availability

Job summary

The New York Post's California Post is seeking a Part-Time Social Media Editor to join our newsroom team. This remote-eligible role supports social publishing across Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and more, with a base pay range and weekend requirements.

The ideal candidate will craft engaging content, edit videos, and stay ahead of trends, delivering compelling social storytelling for a broad, news-driven audience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization.
• Proven multimedia content creation and social publishing across digital platforms.
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Canva, with a strong portfolio.
• Strong editorial judgment with writing and copy-editing skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends and emerging platforms; adaptable strategies.
• Experience handling large accounts with measurable audience growth.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Social media management

Video editing

Editorial judgment

Copy editing

Trends and analytics

Audience engagement

Newsroom experience

Multitasking under deadlines

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

We are looking for a Part-Time Social Media Editor (up to 28 hours per week) to join our newsroom team at the California Post. 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 (news, sports, opinion) for California Post social media accounts 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 California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

Requirements:

• Atleasttwoyearsofprofessionalexperiencemanagingsocialmediaforanewsorganization
• 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: This position is remote eligible and will be expected to work at least one weekend day.

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