Part-Time Social Media Editor, California Post

New York Post • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The California Post is seeking a part-time Social Media Editor to join its newsroom team for up to 28 hours per week. The role focuses on producing and publishing compelling, news-driven social content for a broad audience across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and Threads. The editor will create multimedia content, follow platform-specific best practices, respond to emerging trends, and engage with audiences. The position is remote eligible and requires working at least one weekend day. This engagement is facilitated through a third-party vendor; the role supports The New York Post, while employment and payroll are managed by the vendor.

Requirements

• At least two years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization.
• Proven experience creating multimedia content and publishing on digital platforms.
• Proficiency with video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, supported by a strong creative portfolio.
• Strong editorial judgment and excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Current knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, and the ability to adapt strategies to drive engagement.
• Hands-on experience managing large social media accounts with measurable success in audience growth and engagement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and multitask and prioritize under tight deadlines.
• Passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.

Responsibilities

• Package and publish news, sports, and opinion content for California Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and other platforms.
• 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, following platform-specific best practices.
• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
• Engage with audiences on California Post social channels, moderate comments, and facilitate meaningful interactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, and wellbeing, with optional benefits to meet employees’ diverse needs; offered for benefits-eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed