Part-Time Social Media Editor, California Post - New York Post

New York Post; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

California Post is seeking a Part-Time Social Media Editor (up to 28 hours per week) to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate will manage social media for a news organization, edit video, create engaging posts, and stay ahead of trends across platforms.

This role requires newsroom pace, strong writing, and the ability to grow audiences while producing compelling content.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of social media management experience in a news environment.
• Experience creating multimedia content and publishing across digital platforms.
• Proficient in video/photo editing tools with a strong portfolio.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills.
• Knowledge of trends and emerging platforms with adaptive strategies.
• Experience managing large accounts with measurable growth.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Social media management

Video editing

Editorial judgment

Trend analysis

Multitasking under deadlines

Audience engagement

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Canva

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:

• At least two 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.

Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly