Social Media Editor, Apple News

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks a Social Media Editor to enhance their content strategy for Apple News. This role involves curating articles, shaping social media strategies, and collaborating with a diverse team to deliver high-quality journalism. Ideal candidates will possess strong editorial judgement, extensive experience in media, and excellent writing skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products and services

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in social media for a media company.
• Strong editorial judgment and excellent writing skills.
• Fluency in Photoshop and video-editing software.

Responsibilities

• Select articles and create assets for social media.
• Shape social media strategy alongside stakeholders.
• Write sharp and engaging copy in Apple News voice.

Skills

Editorial Judgment

Writing Skills

Social Media Strategy

Organizational Skills

Tools

Photoshop

Video Editing Software

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Social Media Editor, Apple News

New York City, New York, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200607253

Apple News provides millions of users with trusted journalism from leading publishers around the globe. Editors at Apple News highlight the best and most engaging content across all platforms. You will make real-time decisions based on the day’s events, create content, write copy, communicate directly with our publisher partners, and oversee the team’s social-media strategy.

Description

• Select articles and create assets for featuring on social media, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and context.
• Shape social-media strategy, including video, alongside key stakeholders.
• Forge relationships with publisher partners for collaborations on social media.
• Work with the Apple News design team on social-media deliverables and special-event coverage.
• Write sharp and engaging copy in the Apple News voice. Work with editors to ensure your work meets all aspects of our house style and standards.
• Work cross-functionally to support News projects and goals.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years working in social media for a media company
• Strong editorial judgment and excellent writing skills
• Fluency in Photoshop and video-editing software
• A keen sense of what works on social-media platforms and how to capture an audience’s attention
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to collaborate and work productively across a large organization
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating and overseeing social-video strategy for a media company
• Experience with covering breaking news and delivering clear, concise copy on deadline
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, marketing, and engineering teams
  
  

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $158,100 and $237,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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