Social Editor (Content Creation)

TL;DR

Social Editor (Content Creation): Managing and developing social media presence for The Strategist with an accent on creating engaging written and video content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Focus on tracking shopping trends, evolving brand identity, and executing creative social-first campaigns to drive audience growth.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY

Salary: $79,560 - $85,000 USD

Company

The Strategist is New York Magazine’s site for service journalism, part of the modern media company Vox Media.

What you will do

• Develop, film, and edit quick-turn videos and recurring franchises for TikTok and Instagram.
• Write engaging copy and visuals that reflect the brand's distinctive tone.
• Track shopping trends and pitch creative concepts to evolve social identity.
• Collaborate with editorial and art teams on rollout plans for major packages and events.
• Identify emerging memes and conversations within the shopping space.
• Refine strategies to grow engagement and reach across social platforms.

Requirements

• Must be based in New York, NY
• Proven experience growing an audience on social media.
• Strong writing voice and ability to produce engaging headlines.
• Experience making and editing social content across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and design platforms like Figma.
• Deep passion for service journalism and shopping trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.
• Position covered by the collective bargaining agreement with The NewsGuild of New York.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all creative work and hiring.
• Opportunity to work with a leading modern media organization.