Social Media Editor, EW at Dotdash Meredith | Los Angeles, CA

Social Media Editor, EW

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Drive social storytelling for entertainment content at Dotdash Meredith, owning strategy, video production, and audience growth.

Owns social strategy, content, and audience development across platforms
Must-have: 2–5 years of digital/social media experience in a major news or entertainment setting
Standout: Proven ability to turn high-profile events into rapid, high-quality, platform-optimized video content

Job Description

Responsibilities

Execute EW’s strategy, content, and audience development on social platforms in collaboration with EW’s Social Media Director and video, edit, and sales teams
Develop and strategize for emerging platforms; produce social-first or social-only original franchises including short or platform-specific video series
Secure social content from photo shoots, red carpets, and other exclusive opportunities; conduct interviews on- and off-camera
Conceptualize, shoot, and edit high-performing video content optimized for each platform independently
Support EW partnerships such as award shows, tentpole events, parties, panels and screenings; capture and quickly turn around high-quality video content from these events
Work with SEO, growth, and audience analysts to understand and strategize audience expansion and translate data into editorial guidance as needed
Work Sunday-Thursday and be able to work independently during the Sunday shift

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2-5 years of digital and/or social media experience, preferably with at least one major role at a news organization
Proven ability to build and grow audiences for entertainment content via social media, particularly among younger audiences
Impeccable news judgment, prioritization, writing and editing skills
Calm under pressure of breaking news
A strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
A strategic thinker who considers analytics before making decisions
An idea generator who can think of new, fresh ways to package content
Excellent people skills
Experience with SEO, content management systems, analytics tools, Photoshop

Preferred

Experience with Google Analytics and other analytics tools
Ability to translate data into easy‑to‑understand editorial guidance on an hour-by-hour or daily basis as needed

Benefits

The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.

Dotdash Meredith

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Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95% of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more. Dotdash Meredith is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).

Founded in 2021

New York, New York, USA

1.5K employees (678 in marketing)

www.dotdashmeredith.com

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