US Social Media Editor
Dmg::Media
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Description
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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Dmg::Media's US Social Media Editor role puts you at the center of how the Daily Mail reaches its 150 million social followers across Facebook, X, Threads, Reddit, WhatsApp, and Pinterest. You'll craft headlines, design graphics, and pitch viral content that drives both engagement and subscriptions, working in real time to monitor what resonates and adjust strategy accordingly. This is editorial work with a direct performance metric—your decisions about what to post and how to frame it will show immediate results in traffic and audience growth.
The position demands someone with at least three years in fast-paced news social media who understands how to build audiences across multiple platforms. You'll need strong skills in headline writing, graphic design, and social analytics, plus the ability to spot trending topics and pitch them confidently to editors. The role operates on rotating shifts (M-F, Sun-Th, or Tue-Sat) and requires flexibility for breaking news coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays—all from the New York office.
This suits someone energized by news cycles and pop culture momentum, who sees social media not as a broadcast channel but as a place to drive real business outcomes. The salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 with standard benefits including healthcare, dental, optical, and 401K, plus generous PTO.
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