Temporary Assistant Social Media Editor, Road & Track

Job Description Be Part of What's Next Help shape how a passionate, highly engaged audience connects with the future of automotive storytelling. At Road & Track, you'll play a key role in bringing our brand to life across social platforms through dynamic, scroll-stopping content. About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S. and around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Men's Health, Oprah Daily, Popular Mechanics, and Road & Track. We reach more than 165 million people every month across our print, digital, and social platforms. Our culture values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to storytelling that informs, entertains, and inspires. Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing) Pitch, produce, shoot, edit, and publish vertical video content optimized for social platforms Execute daily social posting across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, and other emerging platforms Create engaging, timely text-overlaid photo posts that drive audience interaction and traffic Monitor social channels and trends to identify real-time story opportunities Support social strategy for major editorial initiatives, including tentpoles like Performance Car of the Year and magazine cover launches Analyze performance using tools like Google Analytics and platform insights to inform content decisions Send daily Apple News notifications and assist with Flipboard curation Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial teams to amplify content and ensure brand consistency Qualifications (What We're Looking For) 1+ years of experience in social media management, preferably within a media or publishing environment Strong writing skills with sharp editorial judgment and a creative, engaging voice Proven ability to create compelling social-first content, including video and visual storytelling Familiarity with platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter/X, and Apple News Experience using analytics and social tools (e.g., Google Analytics, True Anthem) to drive performance Basic proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Enthusiasm for emerging social trends and a willingness to experiment Passion for automotive content and alignment with the Road & Track brand is strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience This role is based in New York, NY or Detroit, MI, and operates on a hybrid schedule (4 days per week in-office) The hourly rate for this role is $33 per hour. This is a temporary position and may not be eligible for all company benefits. Hearst Magazines 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, veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Hearst Magazines Division