Temporary Senior Social Video Strategist

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Help shape the future of social video by creating content that captivates audiences and drives measurable growth across some of the industry's most recognizable media brands. In this temporary role, you'll blend creative storytelling with data-driven decision-making to elevate our social presence and deliver standout audience experiences.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with 30 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Delish. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone. But we’re more than just our magazines. We engage our audience across all mediums and channels—print, digital, video, and social—with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting-edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Partner with the Deputy Social Media Editor to develop and execute the social video strategy across key platforms.
• Create and produce engaging, on-brand social video content that grows audiences and drives meaningful engagement.
• Optimize, schedule, and publish video content across social platforms, with a particular focus on YouTube.
• Engage with online communities by monitoring conversations and fostering audience interaction.
• Analyze content and platform performance to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for optimization.
• Refine social video strategies based on performance data to support executive business and audience growth goals.
• Collaborate with editorial and cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with brand priorities and campaign objectives.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• Demonstrated success developing and executing social video strategies that drive audience growth and engagement.
• Strong video production skills, including concept development, editing, and publishing for social-first platforms.
• Experience managing YouTube and other major social platforms, with a strong understanding of platform best practices.
• Ability to interpret performance metrics and translate insights into actionable content strategies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for digital storytelling, emerging social trends, and audience engagement.
• This is a remote position.

The hourly rate for this role is $50.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.