Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. — including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products tha... more details
Why Hearst Magazines?
Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. — including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms.
We are a global media company that publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Your impact:
Elle is looking for a senior social media editor who can help grow the brand’s many digital platforms: Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, Apple News, and more. This position will work on all day-to-day operations critical to the brand’s social strategy. The ideal candidate is a savvy strategist who knows how to utilize social platforms and has experience managing large social audiences and producing creative social content.
Please note: For consideration, please submit your resume in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio or samples of work.
What you'll do:
- Create content for and post to the brand’s Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram accounts
- Monitor social media platforms and communicate audience feedback
- Work with various editorial teams to create and execute on social-first initiatives
- Develop new and innovative strategies for growing social presence
- Work with branded content and partnership teams to produce, edit, and execute paid programs
Who you are:
- 6+ years of post-grad social media experience, preferably for a consumer editorial brand
- Strong editorial judgment and clean writing skills
- Keen understanding of the brand’s voice
- Must love spotting and trying the newest social trends
- Proficiency with social platforms (including TikTok, Twitch, and other emerging platforms) and tools (including SocialFlow, Google Analytics, and CrowdTangle)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Able to work nights and weekends as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other relevant area
The base salary for this role is between $74,000 and $89,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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