US Social Media Editor — Newsroom Growth & Engagement

Daily Mail US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Optical

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401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Daily Mail US in New York is seeking a driven Social Media Editor to join our newsroom. You will shape the Daily Mail's voice across Facebook, X, Threads, Reddit, WhatsApp and Pinterest, maintaining high editorial standards and driving audience growth.

This role requires 3+ years in fast-paced news social media, proficiency across major platforms, and the ability to pitch trending content to editors. It operates on a rotation and is in-office in New York, with a competitive salary of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in social media in a fast-paced news environment.
• Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, X, Reddit and social media analytics tools.
• Proven track record driving traffic and engagement on social media.
• A flair for crafting compelling headlines and scroll-stopping assets.
• Flexibility to work across major events on nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Post to all Daily Mail’s Facebook, X, Threads, Reddit, WhatsApp and Pinterest accounts, maintaining high editorial standards.
• Drive subscriptions and page views across these platforms
• Write high-impact headlines and create eye-catching graphics to drive clicks and engagement
• Confidently pitch trending and viral content to editors
• Monitor traffic and engagement in real time and think creatively to boost performance
• Collaborate with the Social Video team to ensure all platforms are properly maintained and have a coherent voice

Skills

Social media experience

Editorial headlines

Social media analytics

Audience growth

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

X

Reddit

Threads

Pinterest

Job description

The Daily Mail US in New York is seeking a driven Social Media Editor to join our newsroom. You will shape the Daily Mail's voice across Facebook, X, Threads, Reddit, WhatsApp and Pinterest, maintaining high editorial standards and driving audience growth.

This role requires 3+ years in fast-paced news social media, proficiency across major platforms, and the ability to pitch trending content to editors. It operates on a rotation and is in-office in New York, with a competitive salary of