Part-Time Social Media Editor, Sports

New York Post; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking a talented and creative Part-Time Social Media Editor, Sports (24 hours per week) to join our social 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 include packaging and publishing sports content across platforms, creating short-form videos and engagement posts, and filming/editing

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in content creation across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software with a strong portfolio.
• Strong news judgment and copy-editing skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends and platforms.
• Experience managing social media accounts with large followings.
• Excellent multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines in a newsroom.
• Passion for news, culture, and storytelling.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Video editing

Social media management

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

CapCut

Canva

Trend analysis

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

CapCut

Canva

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, Sports (24 hours per week) to join our social 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 sports content for New York 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 New York Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in content creation, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution.
• Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content.
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.
• Must be flexible around weekend and holiday work.

Note: This is a hybrid role expected to report in-office two days per week. This shift for this position is Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 2pm-10pm 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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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