Part-Time Social Media Editor

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment like only the Post can – with wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90m unique viewers a month. Over the past 221 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post is seeking a part-time Social Media Editor (Mon, Thurs, Fri: 3pm-11pm) to join the Audience Development team.

Note: The schedule for this role is 3pm - 11pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize original site content for social platforms and execute posting across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and more
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest social media technologies and best practices (i.e. new tools, algorithm changes, platform enhancements)
• Create short-form vertical videos for platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook and more
• Work with NYPost.com and PageSix.com social media team to identify daily tasks

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Ability to multitask, balance priorities and thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Strong news judgment and excellent writing and copy-editing skills
• Knowledge of digital media trends and emerging platforms
• Basic video editing skills
• 1-3 years of experience managing social media accounts with a large audience; publisher experience preferred

Salary Range: $15/hour - $125,000

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.