NYT Cooking is looking for a social media editor with strong writing skills, sharp strategic instincts, an eye for visuals and a love of food to join our team for a temporary engagement. This role on our highly collaborative team is based in New York, with in-office requirements.

Responsibilities:

Publish 3-5 Instagram reels and TikToks daily

Receive and publish video files produced by other team members

Write recipe-related text to appear in the video as needed, as well as captions

Add closed captions and music in-app

Build 6-10 Instagram feed posts daily

Write and then workshop headlines with an editor, for their approval

Select and crop photos to use in posts

Add text to posts using Figma

Write captions, receive edits and schedule posts to publish

Join regular social promo meetings in which we brainstorm and think creatively about visuals and copy for posts Help us grow our accounts by keeping a close eye on social trends and engaging with audience Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. This role reports to the Assistant Editor, NYT Cooking. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Basic Qualifications:

At least 3+ years of experience working as a social media editor at a brand or publication and posting to their Instagram and TikTok accounts Experience with social scheduling platforms, graphic design platforms like Figma and database platforms like AirTable

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong editorial news judgment and knowledge of the digital food/cooking landscape Ability to write clearly and concisely, with voice and style

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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