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Hearst Magazines is looking for a Temporary Senior Commerce Editor with a sharp editorial instinct ... Collaborate with commerce writers to refine story structure, strengthen packaging, and elevate ...

Hearst Magazines is looking for a Temporary Senior Commerce Editor with a sharp editorial instinct ... Collaborate with commerce writers to refine story structure, strengthen packaging, and elevate ...

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About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest lifestyle media ... Develop and mentor writers, freelancers, and contributors, helping to elevate reporting ...

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest lifestyle media ... Develop and mentor writers, freelancers, and contributors, helping to elevate reporting ...

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest lifestyle media ... Develop and mentor writers, freelancers, and contributors, helping to elevate reporting ...

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Temporary Engagement Editor, Esquire

Temporary Engagement Editor, Esquire

Hearst Magazines

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$40/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Hearst rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 65 rated media


Job description


Esquire is seeking a Temporary Engagement Editor, reporting directly to the Senior Digital Director. Responsibilities include creating compelling content that runs on all of Esquire's social platforms, plus coverage of news, culture, and zeitgeisty topics that can run on socials, digital, print, etc. Additionally, the Engagement Editor will contribute to the commerce department, covering trending viral moments. The ideal candidate has an interest in shooting social-first video content and a knack for creating voicey posts that help drive loyalty, traffic, subscription, affiliate revenues, and engagement. Essential skills for this position include creativity, agility, and attention to detail-as well as a deep knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, and X trends.
Responsibilities
• Create content for Esquire's social platforms
• Write newsy pieces for socials, digital, and print
• Write trending commerce content for the site
Qualifications
• You have 3+ years of related experience, preferably working for a magazine or digital media brand.
• You have a strong understanding of and interest in Facebook , Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok, and keep up-to-date on the platforms' latest trends, tools and features.
• You have a special knack for optimizing content for all social platforms, especially when it comes to crafting clicky headlines and keeping video viewers hooked.
• You are organized and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.
• You are flexible and comfortable taking feedback.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• You are enthusiastic about brand strategy and growth.
The hourly rate for this position is $40, with a schedule of approximately 35 hours per week.

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