Part-Time Social Media Editor, Sports

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$25/hr – $35/hrIntern/New Grad2+ years expPart time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end social content cycle for NY Post's sports coverage, from ideation to publication and audience engagement, across platforms.

  • Develop engaging multimedia posts
  • Film and edit video from events
  • Grow audience and engage in real time

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Package and publish sports content for New York Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more.
  • Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts.
  • Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices.
  • Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
  • Engage with audiences across New York Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in content creation, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms.
  • Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution.
  • Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content.
  • Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
  • A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.
  • Must be flexible around weekend and holiday work.

Benefits

  • For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
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