The Hollywood Reporter: Social Media Editor
About The Position
The Hollywood Reporter is seeking a creative, highly motivated Social Media Editor to support the execution of The Hollywood Reporter’s social and digital content strategy. This role plays a key part in shaping how THR’s journalism, video and visual storytelling come to life across social platforms. This position blends editorial judgment, creative production, and platform fluency, requiring a strong understanding of entertainment culture, social media trends, and audience behavior. The Social Media Editor will work closely with the video team, editorial team and art department to create compelling, visually driven, platform-native content — from real-time breaking news to long-form editorial campaigns — that drives engagement, traffic, and brand presence. In a fast-paced, 24/7 news environment, this role requires agility, creativity, and strong execution skills, contributing to the daily rhythm of THR’s social platforms while supporting larger editorial and branded initiatives. You will help elevate how the brand connects with audiences through storytelling, visuals, and digital-first content creation.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of social media experience, preferably within entertainment, media, or culture-driven brands.
- Creative Skills: Strong visual sensibility and storytelling instincts, with the ability to translate journalism into engaging social-first content.
- Production Skills: Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, etc.) for graphic creation, light video editing, and asset production.
- Social Media Fluency: Strong understanding of major social platforms, trends, formats, algorithms, and best practices.
- Editorial Judgment: Strong news sense, cultural awareness, and understanding of entertainment industry coverage.
- Communication: Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with editorial, video, art, and marketing teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and respond quickly to breaking news and trending moments.
Responsibilities
- Social Content Creation: Create, produce, and publish dynamic, platform-specific content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and other platforms that feels native, engaging, and culturally relevant.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with the video team, editorial staff, and art department to execute cohesive, visually strong social storytelling across editorial coverage, campaigns, and breaking news.
- Visual & Graphic Production: Design and produce social graphics, visual assets, and simple motion content for daily publishing, breaking news, features, promotions, and campaigns.
- Platform Execution: Support the day-to-day management of THR’s social channels, ensuring consistent publishing, timely coverage, and strong brand voice across all platforms.
- Breaking News & Trends: Monitor real-time news, entertainment trends, and social conversations to identify opportunities for timely, relevant content creation.
- Editorial Amplification: Support the promotion of THR editorial content including covers, features, interviews, videos, and major news moments to drive traffic and engagement.
- Campaign Support: Assist in executing social campaigns tied to editorial initiatives, partnerships, events, and sponsored content.
- Performance Optimization: Use social analytics and performance data to inform content decisions and improve reach, engagement, and growth.
- News Cycle Flexibility: Participate in a 24/7 news cycle, including occasional early mornings, late nights, and weekends as needed.
Benefits
- full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
