Senior Social Media Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Senior Social Media Manager

Why This Role?

Harper's Bazaar is seeking a Senior Social Media Manager to lead and elevate its digital storytelling across platforms. This role sits at the intersection of fashion, culture, and innovation-perfect for a strategic thinker who can translate editorial authority into compelling social narratives with style and sophistication.

Key Responsibilities (What You're Doing)
• Lead the social media editorial strategy in alignment with Harper's Bazaar's voice, values, and visual identity.
• Translate print and digital stories into culturally relevant, platform-native content.
• Oversee daily and tentpole content production, ensuring editorial and visual excellence.
• Partner with editorial, photo, video, and design teams to develop compelling multimedia content.
• Manage community engagement with a focus on inclusivity, tone, and brand authority.
• Track and analyze social performance data to optimize strategy and inform editorial decisions.
• Guide coverage of major cultural events such as fashion weeks, award shows, and cover launches.
• Manage and mentor a team of social editors and freelancers while fostering innovation.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 6–8 years of experience in social media, editorial, or digital content, ideally within fashion, luxury, or culture-driven media.
• Strong editorial judgment and fluency in fashion, beauty, and cultural trends.
• Proven leadership in social strategy and team management.
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Experience collaborating with creative teams to produce premium social content.
• Ability to interpret performance data and apply insights strategically.
• Hybrid: This role is based in New York City and requires 4 days per week in-office.