Social Editor, The Strategist

Vox Media, LLC•New York, NY

2d•$79,560 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategist is looking for a social editor to manage its social accounts across various platforms. This role involves developing ideas, creating written and video content, and representing the brand in a fresh, culturally aware manner. The Social Editor will act as the 'host' of The Strategist on Instagram, guiding readers through the shopping landscape. Responsibilities include writing captions, filming and editing green-screen content for TikTok, ideating social-only rubrics with writers, and asking talent questions for social video.

Requirements

A shopping obsessive with a deep passion for service journalism – you’re a compulsive noticer with an eagle eye for detail
Chronically online with a finger on the pulse of trends, influencers, and relevant voices in the shopping space
Strong, engaging on-camera presence and writing voice
Prior experience growing an audience
Experience making and editing social content across multiple platforms
Flexible, fast, and collaborative — equally comfortable ideating and executing
Strong understanding of the Strategist sensibility, tone, and audience
Strong understanding of analytics and social media trends across platforms
Confidence in generating ideas
Experience writing engaging headlines and teasers
Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Figma or other design platforms.
2-3 years of experience

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Senior Editor on social and audience needs across social platforms.
Create content and post across social platforms.
Develop, film, and edit quick-turn videos and recurring franchises across TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms.
Serve as an on-camera 'host' for The Strategist and public-facing voice for the brand’s social storytelling.
Track shopping trends, pitch creative concepts, and help evolve our tone and social identity.
Write and produce smart, engaging copy and visuals that reflect The Strategist’s distinctive tone and perspective.
Collaborate with editorial, art, and social teams on rollout plans for major packages, covers, and sales events.
Identify and track emerging trends, memes, and conversations across the shopping space.
Help build and refine strategies to grow engagement and reach across new and existing platforms.
Be proactive in pitching ideas, testing formats, and finding new ways to make The Strategist’s stories travel.