Associate Editor, Social Media

VERSANT Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, known for its iconic brands. They are seeking an Associate Social Media Editor to create engaging social content for E! Insider, focusing on converting editorial stories into shoppable social experiences while driving audience growth and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Create and program social-first content across E! Insider channels, with a focus on photo posts, carousels, graphics, and link-driven content
• Translate editorial shopping stories, trends, and product launches into engaging, conversion-minded social posts
• Identify and react to celebrity-driven fashion, beauty, and lifestyle trends, turning real-time cultural moments into timely, shoppable social content
• Partner with editorial teams to elevate celebrity style moments, red carpet trends, and viral fashion conversations into social formats that drive engagement and revenue
• Write compelling, platform-native copy that drives clicks, shares, and purchase intent
• Support daily publishing and content scheduling across platforms, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong packaging
• Assist in developing and executing repeatable content franchises and programming strategies that drive consistent engagement and revenue
• Collaborate with editorial and commerce teams to align on content calendars, tentpoles, and key shopping moments
• Monitor performance metrics such as engagement, clicks, and revenue, and apply learnings to optimize future content
• Stay on top of platform trends, audience behavior, and social shopping habits to inform content decisions
• Maintain workflows across publishing tools like Dash Social and True Anthem

Skills

• 1–3 years of experience creating and publishing social-first content, preferably in commerce, lifestyle, or entertainment
• Strong writing and editing skills with an understanding of social copy that converts
• Experience creating static and graphic content (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere preferred)
• Understanding of how to package content for social platforms to maximize engagement and traffic
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Data-aware mindset with a willingness to learn from performance metrics
• Collaborative and proactive, with strong communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including during major commerce tentpoles and entertainment events

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other discounts and perks

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