Video & Social Media Manager Cosmopolitan & Seventeen

Hearst • New York, NY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Video & Social Media Manager for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen creates culture-driving, social-first video content and connects audiences with relevant moments, personalities, and trends. The role develops video franchises, leads production from concept through publishing, and works with editorial and social teams to build audience engagement and repeat viewership across TikTok and Instagram Reels.

The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office. The target base salary is $85,500; the position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in social media, social video production, or digital content creation.
• Proven success creating highly engaging short-form video content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, or similar platforms.
• Strong experience shooting, editing, and producing short-form video in a professional media environment.
• Expertise with CapCut and short-form video editing best practices.
• Experience working with talent, creators, journalists, and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments.
• Strong copywriting skills, including the ability to write compelling captions and social headlines.
• Comfort covering live events, awards shows, and breaking cultural moments.
• Hybrid work schedule based in New York, NY, with four days per week in the office.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere.
• Familiarity with social publishing platforms such as Sprinklr, Dash Hudson, Sprout Social, or similar tools, and with social analytics platforms.
• Confident on-camera presence.

Responsibilities

• Create original social-first video franchises optimized for TikTok and Instagram Reels to build engagement and repeat viewership.
• Lead video production from concept through execution, including pitching ideas, planning shoots, editing content, and publishing finished assets.
• Partner with editorial teams to identify stories suited to social video and pitch concepts inspired by pop culture trends.
• Monitor emerging TikTok and Instagram trends and develop timely content.
• Develop and execute video strategy for Cosmopolitan TikTok and Instagram Reels and Seventeen TikTok in partnership with the Social Media Director.
• Capture behind-the-scenes content and produce social-first video at editorial shoots, red carpets, live events, and other brand experiences.
• Manage social media calendars to support timely, high-quality publishing across platforms.
• Analyze platform performance and audience insights to optimize content strategy, posting cadence, formats, and copy.
• Cover live events, awards shows, and breaking cultural moments with speed and creativity.

Benefits

• Access to training programs, workshops, and industry events.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

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