US Social Media Editor

Role: US Social Media Editor

Location: New York City (in office)

Job type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

About Daily Mail

The Daily Mail reaches over a billion people globally every month. Renowned for its agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations, we deliver a unique editorial blend spanning showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.

Our extensive reach, influence, and reader loyalty make it a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond. The Daily Mail also maintains a powerful presence across social media, engaging more than 150 million followers and delivering more than 6 billion video views each month across platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.

About the Role

The Daily Mail’s US team is looking for a driven Social Media Editor to join our New York newsroom. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Daily Mail’s voice across a range of social media platforms, maintaining the highest of editorial standards. A true passion for news and pop culture and an obsession with building audiences is essential. Please note that this role doesn’t post on TikTok.

• Post to all Daily Mail’s Facebook, X, Threads, Reddit, WhatsApp and Pinterest accounts, maintaining high editorial standards.
• Drive subscriptions and page views across these platforms
• Write high-impact headlines and create eye-catching graphics to drive clicks and engagement
• Confidently pitch trending and viral content to editors
• Monitor traffic and engagement in real time and think creatively to boost performance
• Collaborate with the Social Video team to ensure all platforms are properly maintained and have a coherent voice

Please note this role operates on a rotation where shifts include M-F, Sun-Th and Tue-Sat and is in office.

About You

• 3+ years of experience in social media in a fast-paced news environment
• Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, X, Reddit and social media analytics tools
• Proven track record driving traffic and engagement on social media
• A flair for crafting compelling headlines and scroll-stopping assets
• Flexibility to work across major events on nights, weekends and holidays

We offer a competitive salary package in the range of $70,000-$80,000 depending on experience, excellent staff benefits (healthcare, optical, dental, 401K) and a generous PTO allowance.