Senior Social Media Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Senior Social Media Editor, Delish

Overview (Why This Role?)

Delish is seeking a strategic and detail-driven Senior Social Media Editor to lead growth and engagement across all social platforms. This role is pivotal in connecting our content with millions of food lovers, leveraging insights, innovation, and creativity to amplify the brand's voice and reach in a competitive digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Lead Delish's Social Media team to achieve audience growth and engagement goals
• Develop and refine the brand's overarching social strategy and KPIs across all platforms
• Oversee and evolve Delish's platform-specific content franchises to drive loyalty and retention
• Optimize content based on performance insights, trends, and audience behavior
• Collaborate cross-functionally to pitch and produce social-first features, videos, and branded initiatives
• Manage internal talent and develop partnerships with influencers, creators, and advocates
• Research and test emerging platforms to keep Delish at the forefront of social innovation
• Provide leadership and mentorship to 2 direct reports

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 5 years of experience in social media or editorial roles, preferably in a digital media or publishing environment
• Deep understanding of all major social platforms and proven success with social video strategies
• Strong analytics skills and ability to translate insights into action; experience with Dash Hudson, Parse.ly, Looker, or similar tools is a plus
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities; thrives in fast-paced, collaborative settings
• Creative thinker who is always looking for ways to improve processes, engagement, and storytelling
• Passionate about building an engaged digital community through innovative and impactful content
• Hybrid: This role requires working in our NYC office 4 days a week