Part-Time Social Media Editor, California Post

New York Post Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Los Angeles Part-time Mid-level Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at New York Post. Los Angeles · part-time · no salary stated · we estimate $72,975–$95,000.

Estimated pay

New York Post has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$72,975 – $95,000

What the middle half of mid-level social media roles in Los Angeles paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 15 postings that stated pay, median $80,000. Last updated Sep 4, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll package and publish news content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and other social channels
You’ll make vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other posts designed to spark engagement
You’ll capture and edit material from events, interviews, and in-house shows for social use
You’ll propose and deliver timely ideas tied to news and emerging trends
You’ll moderate comments and build constructive conversations with the audience

What you bring

You have at least two years managing social media for a news organization
You’ve created multimedia content and published across digital platforms
You can use Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, backed by a creative portfolio
You bring strong editorial judgment, writing, copy-editing, and audience-growth results
You can prioritize competing tasks under tight newsroom deadlines and track social trends

Who this fits

This role suits a news-focused social editor who enjoys culture, storytelling, video, and fast-turnaround work. You’ll work remotely on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8pm PST. Employment and payroll are handled by a third-party vendor supporting The New York Post.

From the employer

Job Description :

We are looking for a Part-Time Social Media Editor to join our newsroom team at the California Post. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news-driven audience.

Responsibilities:

Package and publish content for California Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more.
Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts.
Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices.
Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas.
Engage with audiences across California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions.

Requirements:

At least two years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization
Proven experience in multimedia content creation and social publishing across digital platforms.
Proficiency in video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Canva, supported by a strong creative portfolio.
Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
Current knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the agility to adapt strategies to drive engagement.
Hands-on experience managing large social media accounts with measurable success in audience growth and engagement.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills under tight deadlines.
A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content.

Note: The shift schedule for this role is Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-8pm PST. This role is eligible for remote work.

Please note that this is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Base Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.