Part-Time Social Media Editor, Sports
At a glance
Mid-level Social Media role at New York Post. New York · part-time · no salary stated · we estimate $77,500–$120,000.
New York Post has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- You’ll package and publish sports posts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and other channels
- You’ll make vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other posts designed to drive interaction
- You’ll film and edit material from live events, interviews, and in-house programs for social use
- You’ll propose and deliver timely ideas tied to news and trending topics
- You’ll moderate comments and build conversations with audiences on Post social accounts
What you bring
- At least two years creating multimedia content for digital platforms
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, backed by a portfolio
- Strong news judgment plus accurate writing and copy-editing skills
- Experience running social accounts with large audiences and growing engagement
- You can handle competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving newsroom
Who this fits
This role suits someone who follows news, culture, storytelling, and social trends closely and can turn them into engaging sports content. You’ll work part time for 24 hours weekly, report to the office two days each week, and cover Sunday, Monday, and Thursday from 2pm to 10pm EST, with flexibility for weekend and holiday work. Employment and payroll will be handled by a third-party vendor.
From the employer
Job Description :
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 225 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
The New York Post is seeking a talented and creative Part-Time Social Media Editor, Sports (24 hours per week) to join our social team. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news-driven audience.
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.
Note: This is a hybrid role expected to report in-office two days per week. This shift for this position is Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 2pm-10pm EST
Please note that this is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.
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Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 HourlyWe’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
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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