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About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

The Social Media Editor will execute InStyle’s strategy, content, and audience development on social platforms. This person should be an expert at understanding Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Threads, and emerging social platforms for their functionality, trends and user behavior with a focus on short-form video. 

This role will work closely with InStyle’s Social Media Director, Assistant Social Media Editor, and cross-functionally with video, editorial, art & photo, and sales teams in content production workflows. The Social Media Editor will be expected to attend and support InStyle during tentpole moments including awards shows, red carpets, events, parties, panels, and fashion week as needed. The Social Media Editor should also be comfortable using and understanding analytics tools and translating that data into easy-to-understand actionable guidance. 

This person should be comfortable drafting copy and expressing enthusiasm for appearing on-camera in short-form content, original series, and vodcast interviews. This role should be proficient in concepting, producing, shooting, editing and optimizing content at a high volume.  

In-Office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. The Social Media Editor must be willing to work occasional off-hours and weekends as necessary. 

About The Team | The Team and/or Brand.

InStyle is a trusted voice in fashion, beauty, and pop culture. We are committed to producing insightful, conversational, and accurate content. When we’re not interviewing a celebrity, stylist, makeup artist, hairdresser, relationship guru, or other expert, it’s because we are the expert. We don’t engage in unsubstantiated rumors, give unfounded advice, or pass judgment. Our mission is to spotlight style with intention, impact, and influence.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

40% - Social media content creation: Pitching, writing, shooting, scheduling, posting and executing all steps to create assets and content. 

40% - Strategic research and data analysis to stay up to date on platform trends, report content performance, and share actionable insights. 

20% - Managing and supporting the admin duties and calendar of the social team and needs. 

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience: 3-5 years of digital and/or social media/or video experience 

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities: Adobe [Premiere, Final Cut, Photoshop]  Video Editing [Tiktok, IG, Editing Apps], Google Slides/Docs/Numbers, Analytics Tools, Scheduling Tools, Photography
% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%  as-need basis.

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.