Senior Social Media Editor, Harper'S Bazaar

Job Description

Senior Social Media Editor Overview (Why This Role?)
Harper's Bazaar is seeking a Senior Social Media Editor to lead our presence across social platforms with authority, creativity, and cultural fluency. This is a unique opportunity to shape the brand's voice where fashion, celebrity, and culture collide in real time-elevating Bazaar's iconic legacy into dynamic digital storytelling.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the US-including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's 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 world-and together, we are shaping what's next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Develop and execute a platform-specific social strategy that reflects Bazaar's luxury sensibility and editorial voice.
• Plan, produce, and publish daily content across Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and Facebook.
• Translate editorial features, fashion stories, and cover moments into high-impact digital content.
• Analyze performance metrics to optimize content for reach, engagement, and growth.
• Collaborate with marketing and editorial teams to ideate and manage partnerships, influencer initiatives, and paid campaigns.
• Stay ahead of emerging platform trends and innovations to keep Bazaar's presence culturally relevant.
• Serve as the brand's on-the-ground social lead at Fashion Weeks, events, and other key moments.
• Maintain excellence in visual and editorial quality across all published content.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 6+ years managing social media for a fashion, lifestyle, or media brand.
• Demonstrated experience producing social-native video and tailoring content per platform.
• Skilled in analytics tools (Dash Hudson, True Anthem, Parse.ly) and scheduling platforms (Meta Suite, Sprout, Later).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional editorial judgment, copywriting skills, and strong visual eye.
• Adept at multitasking and managing deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Collaborative, communicative, and highly adaptable.
• Deep understanding of the luxury fashion and pop culture landscape.
• Hybrid role based in New York City; in-office presence required 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 $74,000 - $89,000. 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-2328m7-216-73-216-183-42 in your application.