Deputy Social Media Editor, Delish

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Delish’s social growth by leading the social team and delivering high-impact, social-first content across platforms.

  • Own cross-platform social strategy and performance benchmarks.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in social media or editorial with leadership experience.
  • Standout: Proven track record launching social-first franchises and high-impact collaborations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the social media team to drive audience growth, engagement, and brand impact
  • Develop and execute cross-platform social strategies, including cadence, KPIs, and performance benchmarks
  • Oversee production and promotion of Delish’s podcast SNACKS! , including long-form episodes and short-form social cutdowns
  • Conceptualize and launch social-first franchises featuring editors, talent, celebrities, and creators to drive conversation and retention
  • Analyze performance data and translate insights into actionable editorial and content strategies
  • Collaborate with editorial, video, and brand teams to create high-impact, social-first content initiatives
  • Manage freelancers, contributors, and external partnerships across social-led projects
  • Identify emerging platforms, trends, and opportunities to expand Delish’s reach and relevance

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in social media, editorial, or digital content within a media or publishing environment
  • Proven success developing and scaling social-first video franchises and formats
  • Strong understanding of social analytics and ability to translate data into content strategy (experience with tools like Dash Hudson, Parse.ly, Looker, or similar is a plus)
  • Deep knowledge of social platforms, trends, and audience behavior, especially within food and pop culture
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • A curiosity-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
  • This role is based in New York City with a hybrid in-office schedule

    Benefits

    • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan
    • Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Employee wellness programs
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    As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

    Founded in 1981
    New York, New York, USA
    6.4K employees (1,993 in marketing)
    65% recommend to a friend
    78% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    344.6K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    27.6%
    Direct
    56.2%
    Referral
    13%
    Social
    2.4%
    Paid
    0.6%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~5.6K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    1,455 (23% of company)
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    8