
Social Media Editor
Hearst Magazines
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Overview (Why This Role?)
Women's Health is looking for a strategic and creative Social Media Editor to lead our presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging platforms. This is a unique opportunity to shape how the brand connects with millions of women every day-creating content that inspires, informs, and drives results.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Lead Women's Health's social media strategy across key platforms to drive audience growth, engagement, and brand loyalty
• Develop and maintain a cross-platform content calendar aligned with editorial priorities and business goals
• Create and publish high-performing content, including writing captions and producing short-form video, aligned with wellness, fitness, beauty, and mental health topics
• Collaborate with editorial, e-commerce, video, and branded content teams to execute social-first initiatives that drive clicks, shares, and conversions
• Partner with influencers and creators to extend brand reach and build community
• Monitor platform trends and experiment with new formats to stay ahead of the curve
• Analyze performance data to inform strategy, using tools such as Dash Hudson, TrueAnthem, TikTok Business Suite, and Google Analytics
• Support branded and paid social campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand voice and audience expectations
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• Minimum 3 years of professional social media experience, preferably at a health, fitness, or women-focused brand
• Deep fluency in Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms, with a strong understanding of what drives reach and retention
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with a knack for creating sharp, engaging social copy
• Analytical mindset and experience using metrics to inform decision-making
• Collaborative and proactive approach to cross-team partnerships
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced digital environment
• Passion for the Women's Health mission and the ability to authentically engage with topics around wellness, empowerment, and lifestyle
• Hybrid role based in NYC with 4 days a week in the office
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
Perks
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals
• Access to innovative training programs
• Flexibility of hybrid work
• Join Employee Resource Groups
Additional Information
Hearst Magazines' portfolio includes more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S., such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics, which inspire and entertain a growing audience across digital, video, social, and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, Hearst produces media and products that engage people across all platforms. As a global media company, it publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites worldwide, collectively shaping the future of media.