Assistant Social Media Editor, House Beautiful
Hearst Magazines is seeking a creative and digitally savvy Assistant Social Media Editor to join the House Beautiful editorial team. This role involves executing a cross-platform strategy to enhance the brand’s social media presence, developing promotional plans, and creating engaging content across various platforms.
Responsibilities
- Execute an innovative, cross-platform strategy to grow House Beautiful’s social media presence
- Develop and maintain a social calendar with compelling promotional plans tied to editorial content and tentpoles
- Post daily to key platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Apple News
- Collaborate with editorial, art, commerce, and photo teams to produce engaging, social-first content
- Track and analyze performance metrics, sharing insights with the broader editorial team
- Monitor platform trends and adapt strategies accordingly to ensure brand relevance and growth
- Help create original social content, from short-form video to carousels and Stories
- Stay up to date with emerging platforms and tools to identify new growth opportunities
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience in social media, preferably at a digital publisher or brand
- Strong editorial judgment and clean, engaging writing skills
- Deep familiarity with social platforms and scheduling/analytics tools like Dash Hudson, TrueAnthem, and Parse.ly
- A sharp eye for design, visuals, and aesthetic trends in the home/design space
- Enthusiastic, collaborative, and organized — thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about digital storytelling and the evolving media landscape
- Hybrid role based in NYC; required in-office presence is 4 days per week
Benefits
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
- Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
- Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
- Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
- Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
- Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
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