Assistant Social Media Editor, House Beautiful

Hearst Newspapers is seeking a creative and digitally savvy Assistant Social Media Editor for House Beautiful. This role involves executing a cross-platform strategy to grow the magazine's social media presence and collaborating with various teams to produce engaging content.

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

• Work with the Best
• Grow Your Skills
• Work-Life Harmony
• Foster Connection & Belonging
• Wellness First
• Plan for Your Financial Future

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