Senior Social Media Editor

Overview (Why This Role)
Delish is seeking a strategic and detail-driven Senior Social Media Editor to lead growth and engagement across all social platforms. This role is pivotal in connecting our content with millions of food lovers leveraging insights innovation and creativity to amplify the brands voice and reach in a competitive digital landscape.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)
Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers 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 worldand together we are shaping whats next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Lead Delishs Social Media team to achieve audience growth and engagement goals
• Develop and refine the brands overarching social strategy and KPIs across all platforms
• Oversee and evolve Delishs platform-specific content franchises to drive loyalty and retention
• Optimize content based on performance insights trends and audience behavior
• Collaborate cross-functionally to pitch and produce social-first features videos and branded initiatives
• Manage internal talent and develop partnerships with influencers creators and advocates
• Research and test emerging platforms to keep Delish at the forefront of social innovation
• Provide leadership and mentorship to 2 direct reports

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• 5 years of experience in social media or editorial roles preferably in a digital media or publishing environment
• Deep understanding of all major social platforms and proven success with social video strategies
• Strong analytics skills and ability to translate insights into action; experience with Dash Hudson Looker or similar tools is a plus
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities; thrives in fast-paced collaborative settings
• Creative thinker who is always looking for ways to improve processes engagement and storytelling
• Passionate about building an engaged digital community through innovative and impactful content
• Hybrid: This role requires working in our NYC office 4 days a week

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 $74000 - $85000. 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.