
Social Media Editor
Hearst Magazines
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Overview (Why This Role?)
Good Housekeeping is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Social Media Editor to shape and grow the brand's voice across platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to bring lifestyle content to life in social-first ways and engage a highly loyal audience with fresh, compelling storytelling.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Develop, plan, and execute daily social media content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and emerging platforms
• Write platform-specific, compelling social copy that reflects the Good Housekeeping voice and drives engagement
• Manage the publishing schedule and ensure timely promotion of editorial, video, and commerce initiatives
• Pitch and create original social-first content, including short-form video, Stories, and Reels
• Monitor social trends and provide timely insights and content opportunities to the editorial team
• Track performance metrics to help inform content strategy and audience development
• Engage with the Good Housekeeping community across platforms, ensuring tone, style, and standards are consistently upheld
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 4 years of experience in social media, digital content, or a related field
• Strong writing and communication skills, with an eye for compelling, on-brand visuals
• Proven experience creating short-form video for platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels
• Proficiency with social media analytics tools and a deep understanding of platform best practices
• Collaborative mindset, detail-oriented approach, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced media environment
• Hybrid work schedule - this role is based in New York City and requires 4 days per 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
• Hybrid work schedule
• Access to innovative training programs
• Exclusive industry events
• 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, entertain, and create bold experiences for an engaged 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, we produce media and products that resonate across all platforms. As a global media company, we publish nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites worldwide, collectively shaping the future of media.