Assistant Social Media Editor, House Beautiful

Hearst Newspapers is seeking a creative and digitally savvy Assistant Social Media Editor for House Beautiful. This role involves executing a cross-platform strategy to grow the magazine's social media presence and collaborating with various teams to produce engaging content. Responsibilities Execute an innovative, cross-platform strategy to grow House Beautiful’s social media presence Develop and maintain a social calendar with compelling promotional plans tied to editorial content and tentpoles Post daily to key platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Apple News Collaborate with editorial, art, commerce, and photo teams to produce engaging, social-first content Track and analyze performance metrics, sharing insights with the broader editorial team Monitor platform trends and adapt strategies accordingly to ensure brand relevance and growth Help create original social content, from short-form video to carousels and Stories Stay up to date with emerging platforms and tools to identify new growth opportunities Skills Minimum 1 year of experience in social media, preferably at a digital publisher or brand Strong editorial judgment and clean, engaging writing skills Deep familiarity with social platforms and scheduling/analytics tools like Dash Hudson, TrueAnthem, and Parse.ly A sharp eye for design, visuals, and aesthetic trends in the home/design space Enthusiastic, collaborative, and organized — thrives in a fast-paced environment Passionate about digital storytelling and the evolving media landscape Hybrid role based in NYC; required in-office presence is 4 days per week Benefits Work with the Best Grow Your Skills Work-Life Harmony Foster Connection & Belonging Wellness First Plan for Your Financial Future Company Overview Hearst Newspapers is the division in charge of Hearst's newspapers, local digital marketing service businesses, and directories. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is