Temporary Assistant Editor

Hearst Autos • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape how a passionate, highly engaged audience connects with the future of
automotive storytelling. At Road & Track, you’ll play a key role in bringing our
brand to life across social platforms through dynamic, scroll-stopping content.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers of monthly magazines,
with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S. and around the world,
including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Men’s
Health, Oprah Daily, Popular Mechanics, and Road & Track. We reach more than 165
million people every month across our print, digital, and social platforms. Our
culture values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to storytelling that
informs, entertains, and inspires.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in social media management, preferably within a media or publishing environment
• Strong writing skills with sharp editorial judgment and a creative, engaging voice
• Proven ability to create compelling social-first content, including video and visual storytelling
• Familiarity with platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter/X, and Apple News
• Experience using analytics and social tools (e.g., Google Analytics, True Anthem) to drive performance
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for emerging social trends and a willingness to experiment

Nice To Haves

• Passion for automotive content and alignment with the Road & Track brand is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Pitch, produce, shoot, edit, and publish vertical video content optimized for social platforms
• Execute daily social posting across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, and other emerging platforms
• Create engaging, timely text-overlaid photo posts that drive audience interaction and traffic
• Monitor social channels and trends to identify real-time story opportunities
• Support social strategy for major editorial initiatives, including tentpoles like Performance Car of the Year and magazine cover launches
• Analyze performance using tools like Google Analytics and platform insights to inform content decisions
• Send daily Apple News notifications and assist with Flipboard curation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial teams to amplify content and ensure brand consistency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees