Part-Time Social Media Editor

We are looking for a Part-Time Social Media Editor to join our newsroom team at the California Post. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news-driven audience. Responsibilities:

• Package and publish content for California Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more.
• 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, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices.
• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
• Engage with audiences across California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

Requirements:

• At least three years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization
• Proven experience in multimedia content creation and social publishing across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in 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 with excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Current knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the agility 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, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills under tight deadlines.
• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.

Note: The shift schedule for this role is Saturday and Sunday, 6am-2pm PST. This role is open to remote candidates in California or New York. Please note that this is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations. Base Pay Range: 35.00 - 40.00 Hourly We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.