Social Media Associate

Overview (Why This Role)
Harpers BAZAAR is looking for a highly creative and culturally fluent Social Media Associate to help shape the voice of one of fashions most iconic brands across TikTok Instagram Reels and other emerging video platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to create compelling real-time content that speaks to where fashion and culture meet.

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)

• Create shoot edit and publish short-form video content for TikTok Instagram Reels and other emerging platforms that aligns with Harpers BAZAARs editorial and visual standards.

• Post daily content across platforms including drafting captions selecting video clips and maintaining brand voice and quality.

• Identify and act on emerging trends audio and cultural moments to keep Harpers BAZAAR content timely and engaging.

• Collaborate with the senior social team to develop new concepts formats and series to grow reach and engagement.

• Capture behind-the-scenes content at events fashion shows interviews and shoots.

• Monitor performance metrics and surface insights to help inform ongoing social strategy.

• Coordinate with editorial creative and production teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling across platforms.

• Maintain organized asset libraries and workflows for footage edits and drafts.

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• Minimum 1 year of experience in social media content creation or video editing preferably in media fashion or entertainment.

• Deep fluency with TikTok and Instagram Reels formats trends and editing styles.

• Proficiency in video editing tools such as CapCut Adobe Premiere Rush Adobe Premiere or similar platforms.

• Strong instincts for what resonates on social platforms with a pulse on fashion pop culture and internet trends.

• Comfortable filming talent and capturing content in fast-paced live environments.

• Excellent writing and captioning skills with an on-brand smart and engaging tone.

• Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities quickly.

• This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid work model with 4 days per week in-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 $64000 $67000. 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.