Video & Social Media Manager Cosmopolitan & Seventeen

Responsibilities

• Create original, social-first video franchises optimized for TikTok and Instagram Reels that build audience engagement and drive repeat viewership.
• Lead video production from concept through execution, including pitching ideas, planning shoots, editing content, and publishing finished assets.
• Partner with editorial teams to identify stories that translate into compelling social video and proactively pitch creative concepts inspired by pop culture trends.
• Monitor emerging TikTok and Instagram trends and quickly develop content that keeps Cosmopolitan and Seventeen at the center of the conversation.
• Develop and execute video strategy for Cosmopolitan TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Seventeen TikTok in partnership with the Social Media Director.
• Capture behind-the-scenes content and produce social-first video at editorial shoots, red carpets, live events, and other brand experiences.
• Manage social media calendars to ensure timely, high-quality publishing across platforms.
• Analyze platform performance and audience insights to optimize content strategy, posting cadence, formats, and copy.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in social media, social video production, or digital content creation.
• Proven success creating highly engaging, viral short-form video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar platforms.
• Strong experience shooting, editing, and producing short-form video in a professional media environment.
• Expertise with CapCut and short-form video editing best practices; working knowledge of Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Experience working with talent, creators, journalists, and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments.
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to create compelling captions and social headlines.
• Familiarity with social publishing platforms such as Sprinklr, Dash Hudson, Sprout Social, or similar tools, along with social analytics platforms, is preferred.
• Comfortable covering live events, awards shows, and breaking cultural moments with speed and creativity.
• Confident on-camera presence is a plus.
• Hybrid work schedule based in New York, NY, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week.

Benefits

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.