Associate Social Media Editor

Job Description
Overview (Why This Role?)
Delish is looking for an ambitious and creative Associate Social Media Editor who's ready to help shape the future of food content online. If you're obsessed with what's trending, love to eat, and know how to make a viral post land just right, this is your chance to bring that passion to the fastest-growing food brand on the internet.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including
Cosmopolitan
,
ELLE
,
Esquire
,
Good Housekeeping
,
Harper's BAZAAR
, and
Popular Mechanics
—inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what's next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Execute an innovative, cross-platform strategy to grow Delish's social presence
• Develop and manage Delish's social calendar and promotional plans for editorial initiatives
• Post content to platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Apple News in line with brand standards and deadlines
• Monitor platform performance and report insights to inform future strategy
• Collaborate across teams—art, editorial, food, and video—to produce engaging, social-first content
• Stay on top of emerging social trends and integrate them into brand storytelling
• Contribute to the development of new ideas that build community and drive engagement

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 2+ years of social media experience, with strong editorial judgment and excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to spot trends, write compelling copy, and produce engaging multimedia content
• Proficiency in social analytics and publishing tools (e.g., TrueAnthem, Google Analytics, Dash Hudson)
• Highly collaborative, organized, and solution-oriented with a sharp attention to detail
• A love of food culture and digital storytelling that brings people together
• Hybrid: 4 days per week in the NYC office

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary for this role is between
$64,000 - $67,000
. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.