The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. NYT Cooking is looking for a Social Media Editor with strong writing skills, sharp strategic instincts, an eye for visuals and a love of food to join our interdisciplinary, fast-growing team. You will be the day-to-day voice of NYT Cooking across our most visible social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and more. You will own the daily execution of our social strategy, building and publishing a high volume of engaging feed posts, Reels and TikToks. You will pair food photography and video with sharp, compelling copy that inspires people to cook and ultimately drives audiences to the NYT Cooking app, website, newsletter and other properties. This is an in-office position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. Responsibilities: Build, schedule and publish a high volume of daily content, including 6-10 Instagram feed posts and 3-5 short-form videos (Reels, TikToks). Write sharp, engaging captions and on-screen text. Workshop headlines and copy with senior editors to ensure everything published reflects the smart, accessible and entertaining voice of NYT Cooking. Select, crop, and optimize food photography for social feeds. Add text, graphics and layout elements to posts using design platforms like Figma. Optimize videos for social publication by adding text, closed captions and music/audio. Be an expert on the competitive landscape: Keep a constant pulse on culture, trends and em
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The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. New York Times Cooking is looking for a video journalist to bring engaging documentary and storytelling-focused videos to our on- and off-platform audiences. This person will pitch, report and produce compelling videos with an emphasis on storytelling, done through the lens of food and cooking. The right candidate will have a background in digital video, hands-on expe
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The New York Times
At The Times, our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Having a diverse staff with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences is vital to ensuring we cover the world fully and fairly and offering products that have a wide appeal. Our vision is to become the essential subscription for every curious person seeking to understand and engage with the world. This work is supported by our journalists and a range of dedicated individuals, from data scientists to marketers, designers, engineers and more. Our cutting-edge journalism reaches 150 million readers each month, and is produced by journalists reporting on the ground from more than 170 countries. If you find our mission and vision inspiring, we invite you to apply for any of our open positions. And if you are a current Times employee, please apply on our internal job board.
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