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Associate Social Media Editor, InStyle

Dotdash Meredith
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
💰 $66,300/yr

About the role

Job Title

Associate Social Media Editor, InStyle

Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

The Associate Social Editor executes InStyle’s strategy, content, and audience development on social platforms. This person should be an expert at understanding Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Threads, and emerging social platforms for their functionality, trends and user behavior. They also will work closely with InStyle’s Social Media Director, and cross-functionally with video, editorial, art & photo, and sales teams in content production workflows. The Associate Social Editor will be expected to attend and support InStyle during tentpole moments including awards shows, red carpets, events, parties, panels, and fashion week as needed. The Associate Social Editor should also be comfortable using and understanding analytics tools and translating that data into easy-to-understand actionable guidance. This person should be comfortable drafting copy and express enthusiasm for appearing on-camera in short-form content, original series, and vodcast interviews. 

This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Team

InStyle is a trusted voice in fashion, beauty, and pop culture. We are committed to producing insightful, conversational, and accurate content. When we’re not interviewing a celebrity, stylist, makeup artist, hairdresser, relationship guru, or other expert, it’s because we are the expert. We don’t engage in unsubstantiated rumors, give unfounded advice, or pass judgment. Our mission is to spotlight style with intention, impact, and influence.
 

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

40% - Social media content creation: Pitching, writing, shooting, scheduling, and executing all steps to create assets and content

40% - Strategic research and data analysis to stay up to date on platform trends, report content performance, and share actionable insights

20% - Managing and planning the admin duties and calendar of the social team and needs. 

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

1-2 years of digital and/or social media experience, preferably at a news organization and/or content studio

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

Adobe Photoshop, Video Editing, Google Slides/Docs/Numbers, Analytics Tools, Scheduling Tools

% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%  as-need basis.

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Salary: New York: $66,300.00 - $66,300.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety

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