The new york times

Overview

New York Times Cooking is looking for a temporary social media editor with strong writing skills, sharp strategic instincts, an eye for visuals and a love of food to join our interdisciplinary, fast-growing team through the end of the year.

About The new york times

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company.

Requirements & Eligibility

• 3+ years of experience working as a social editor or manager for a brand or publication, with direct experience running high-follower Facebook accounts.
• Exceptional editorial judgement and copywriting skills, with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a distinct, engaging voice.
• Hands-on experience with social scheduling platforms, graphic design platforms like Figma, database platforms like AirTable and digital analytics software like Facebook Insights, Dash Social, ManyChat, NewsWhip and Google Analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, schedule and publish a high volume of daily content on Facebook.
• Write sharp, engaging captions and on-screen text.
• Select, crop, and optimize food photography for Facebook feeds.
• Publish daily vertical videos on Facebook Reels to drive reach, engagements and referrals.
• Foster community by actively engaging with our followers in Facebook comments.
• Actively participate in regular Facebook promo meetings, brainstorming creative ways to visually package and promote upcoming recipes.
• Work towards traffic and engagement goals on our Facebook account.
• Track engagement rates, growth statistics, reader responses and other metrics.