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.

P ost 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.