Temporary Social Video Editor, Delish

Hearst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Delish, part of Hearst Magazines, is seeking a creative, social-first video editor to turn food, culture, and internet trends into engaging content for today’s top platforms. In a temporary, hybrid role in New York, you’ll take ideas from concept to final edit and collaborate with editors and social teams to balance editorial priorities with audience engagement.

You will shoot and edit across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, using professional cameras and mobile setups.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience creating and editing social video content.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating self-shot and self-edited social video work.
• Excellent knowledge of vertical video formats and platform-specific best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create social-first video content for Delish across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, from concept through final delivery.
• Develop timely, engaging concepts rooted in food trends, recipes, restaurants, products, pop culture, and internet culture.
• Shoot compelling footage using professional cameras, smartphones, and basic lighting and audio equipment.
• Edit polished short-form videos with strong pacing, transitions, text overlays, captions, graphics, music, and sound design.
• Collaborate with Delish editors, producers, and social teams to develop content that supports editorial and audience priorities.
• Monitor social trends and platform best practices to identify opportunities for timely content.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment while maintaining a high creative bar.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions while ensuring content is accurate and visually engaging.

Skills

Social video editing

Storytelling

Pacing

Independence

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

Be Part of What’s Next

Delish is looking for a creative, social-first video editor who can turn food, culture, and internet trends into highly engaging content. In this temporary role, you’ll bring ideas to life from concept through final edit, helping Delish connect with audiences across today’s most influential social platforms.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Delish. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.

But we’re more than just our magazines. We engage our audience across all mediums and channels—print, digital, video, and social—with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting‑edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Create social-first video content for Delish across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, from concept through final delivery.




• Develop timely, engaging concepts rooted in food trends, recipes, restaurants, products, pop culture, and internet culture.




• Shoot compelling footage using professional cameras, smartphones, and basic lighting and audio equipment.




• Edit polished short‑form videos with strong pacing, transitions, text overlays, captions, graphics, music, and sound design.




• Collaborate with Delish editors, producers, and social teams to develop content that supports editorial and audience priorities.




• Monitor social trends, platform best practices, viral formats, and emerging food culture to identify opportunities for timely content.




• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced editorial environment while maintaining a high creative bar.




• Incorporate feedback and revisions while ensuring content is accurate, accessible, visually engaging, and optimized for each platform.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 2+ years of experience creating and editing social video content, or equivalent experience.




• A strong portfolio demonstrating self‑shot and self‑edited social video work.




• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar video editing software.




• Experience shooting video with DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone, or similar cameras.




• Strong understanding of vertical video formats and platform‑specific best practices.




• Excellent instincts for pacing, storytelling, visual composition, sound, and audience engagement.




• A genuine interest in food, restaurants, recipes, pop culture, and internet trends.




• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with editors, producers, and social teams.




• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment.




• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Compensation

The base salary range below is the Company’s good‑faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.

Base Salary Range:

$35—$35 USD