Fairchild Media Group: Social Media Editor

Penske Media • New York City, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fairchild Media Group is seeking a Social Media Editor to manage the daily social media presence for its brands, with a primary focus on WWD. This role combines journalism, visual storytelling, and real-time culture, translating news and reporting into engaging, platform-native content. The editor will work closely with the Social Media Director to drive daily publishing, shape content, and ensure timely, engaging posts that align with each brand's voice. The ideal candidate has strong editorial instincts, excellent writing skills, and a deep understanding of social media platforms. FMG values in-person collaboration, with employees working onsite four days a week and one day remotely to foster an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in social media, ideally in editorial, media, or fashion/beauty
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for tone, clarity, and detail
• Solid understanding of social media best practices and platform nuances
• Basic video editing experience (CapCut or similar tools)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or similar tools
• A strong interest in fashion, beauty, retail, and business news
• Exceptional organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple brands and priorities
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a desire to keep learning

Responsibilities

• Support daily social publishing across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn and emerging platforms
• Help manage social calendars across multiple brands to ensure consistent, timely posting
• Package and publish editorial content for social, tailoring tone, format, and presentation by platform and brand
• Write clear, compelling, on-brand captions and headlines
• Assist with real-time coverage of breaking news, fashion shows, industry events, and major editorial moments
• Collaborate with editorial, video, and art teams to develop social-first content
• Perform light video editing for social (Reels, TikTok), including trimming clips, adding text, and basic formatting
• Create or adapt simple visual assets using templates and established brand guidelines
• Monitor social trends and surface timely opportunities for engagement
• Track performance and share insights to help optimize content
• Support community engagement and audience interaction as needed

Benefits

• PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
• Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
• Flexible Vacation Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed