Description

Overview (Why This Role?)
Harper's BAZAAR is looking for a highly creative and culturally fluent Social Media Associate to help shape the voice of one of fashion's most iconic brands across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other emerging video platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to create compelling, real-time content that speaks to where fashion and culture meet.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—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)

• Create, shoot, edit, and publish short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other emerging platforms that aligns with Harper's BAZAAR's editorial and visual standards.

• Post daily content across platforms, including drafting captions, selecting video clips, and maintaining brand voice and quality.

• Identify and act on emerging trends, audio, and cultural moments to keep Harper's BAZAAR content timely and engaging.

• Collaborate with the senior social team to develop new concepts, formats, and series to grow reach and engagement.

• Capture behind-the-scenes content at events, fashion shows, interviews, and shoots.

• Monitor performance metrics and surface insights to help inform ongoing social strategy.

• Coordinate with editorial, creative, and production teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling across platforms.

• Maintain organized asset libraries and workflows for footage, edits, and drafts.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• Minimum 1 year of experience in social media, content creation, or video editing, preferably in media, fashion, or entertainment.

• Deep fluency with TikTok and Instagram Reels formats, trends, and editing styles.

• Proficiency in video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush, Adobe Premiere, or similar platforms.

• Strong instincts for what resonates on social platforms, with a pulse on fashion, pop culture, and internet trends.

• Comfortable filming talent and capturing content in fast-paced, live environments.

• Excellent writing and captioning skills with an on-brand, smart, and engaging tone.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities quickly.

• This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid work model with 4 days per week in-office.

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.

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The base salary for this role is between $64,000 $67,000. 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.